I have a 98 dodge ram 1500 4x4 i just bought. i took it to 4 different front end shops and they all told me the same thing to replace. pitman arm and drag link, so i did. i still have the same clunk. no matter if it is a small bump it feels like the front end is going to fall out of the truck. on bad roads it is so bad and loud. i can feel it in the floor boards. it has the new following. ball joints, pitman arm, drag link, monroe shocks, steering stab rancho shock, new goodyear tires and alignment. no one can figure it out. i cant spend much more on this truck. anyone have any ideas? sway bar links look newer also. i have had this truck for 3 months.It really sucks to drive. and gets worse everyday. but all shops say everything looks tight and wonderful..

please email me at a100dork3@yahoo.com as for i wont be able to check this much. nice cite. thank you for your help and time.

nick

 

Check the brake calipers for noise using a rubber mallet to hit them. Also, check the wheel well splash shields as they work loose over time. Good luck with it.

 

i have tried all of that. it feels like something is loose or worn out under there. myself or 4 tire places and front end places cant figure it out. you can feel it in the drivers and passanger floor boards pretty good. some one said replace the intermediate shaft? i just dont want to throw parts at it, but might have too.

 

...check the frame bushings.

 

front shocks will clunk right under your feet if bottom bolts not torqued to 100#.

 

tightened all front end bolts last night. problem solved. think it was the lower shock bolts. thanks guys

 

try checking the track bar if your truck has one that was the problem on mine