01 ram 1500 4x4 clunking in front end

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Scott Moe - 30 Oct 2005 01:22 GMT

I can not seem to find what is clunking in the front end. I have looked and
looked. The shifter linkage update has been done. The tie rod ends do move
freely. Is there any chance they are the problem? It sounds like bad sway
bar bushings but they are tight. It only does it on bumpy roads. The truck
tracks straight and does not pull. It has new shocks that are also tight.
The ball joints are ok. The l-h side has a very small amount of movement. I
am not really sure how to check the control arm bushings. Can they cause a
clunking? Thanks
Scott

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Carolina Watercraft Works - 30 Oct 2005 04:33 GMT

I had the same sort of clunk you are describing and although my shocks
appeared to be tight, I put my impact wrench to it and no more clunk.
I'd double check those shocks. It may be another issue, but with you
having new shocks, I'd suspect that area.

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>I can not seem to find what is clunking in the front end. I have looked and
>looked. The shifter linkage update has been done. The tie rod ends do move
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>clunking? Thanks
> Scott

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Davenport - 30 Oct 2005 15:56 GMT

I had the same type of noise after I replaced the shocks and a slight
additional tightening of the bolts solved the problem.

>I had the same sort of clunk you are describing and although my shocks
> appeared to be tight, I put my impact wrench to it and no more clunk.
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>>they cause a clunking? Thanks
>> Scott

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Scott Moe - 30 Oct 2005 21:48 GMT

It was a loose nut on top. Thanks guy's

>I had the same type of noise after I replaced the shocks and a slight
>additional tightening of the bolts solved the problem.
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>>>they cause a clunking? Thanks
>>> Scott

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bozzanddww3 - 02 Nov 2005 02:38 GMT

I've got a clunk in my '96 Dodge Ram and it does it when I start off. I had
the same problem with a Ford once and after taking it to many mechanics
and parts not needed, it turned out to be the driver's front spring had
turned and was rubbing against the frame. I've got to check this truck for
the samw thing.

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