Clunking in the front end after Bilstein install ..

stevens · May 23, 2017

Hey all current setup is a 6" zone suspension lift...I just added Bilstein adjustables in the front to level the truck out....I know my passenger side outer tie rod boot is ripped and broken... Getting a new one tomorrow...but besides that I don't know what it can be? I hear a bit of a clunk when turning and hitting bumps...it just sounds awful...any ideas ? Truck needs an alignment still....

quietpeen · May 23, 2017

did you install yourself? I would verify that the top was was installed in the right location.

stimpy433 · May 23, 2017

quietpeen said:
did you install yourself? I would verify that the top was was installed in the right location.

I think he meant to type "top washer" was installed in the right location.

Also, does it only clunk when you make a hard turn, steering wheel turned all the way to the stop??? If so, then check out this thread: http://www.ramforum.com/f41/help_me_identify_noise_please-102261/

quietpeen · May 23, 2017

^^^^
oops lol...yes i did mean "top washer"

jcarden10 · May 23, 2017

Did you torque the nut on the strut posts? I had a rattle/clunk on mine after I installed them and this was the problem. Luckily, you can get to the nut through the engine bay, so you dont have to take everything back off. Pass through sockets make it a lot easier, but I was able to manage with a pair vice grips on a std length socket and a allen socket.

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Iggy4935 · May 23, 2017

I have the same issue. Although I'm not lifted 6" I just have the bils set a 2.8. Only when I turn left a get a clunk sound from the right side. Everything is good and tights and installed properly. Even jacked the truck up to see if I messed the balljoint up but there is no movement whatsoever. So I'm stumped as to what is making the noise. Only when I turn. Not even on bumps.

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WilliamS · May 23, 2017

Is it more dominant turning left or right? Are you 100% certain that everything is tight on the strut towers as well the main bolt is correct for the bilstein strut. At full lock check your ball joints. Even though they might be tight you may have not have seated them. At full lock you will see them pulling away from the control arm.

Iggy4935 · May 23, 2017

WilliamS said:
Is it more dominant turning left or right? Are you 100% certain that everything is tight on the strut towers as well the main bolt is correct for the bilstein strut. At full lock check your ball joints. Even though they might be tight you may have not have seated them. At full lock you will see them pulling away from the control arm.

Turning left. I don't hear or feel anything when turning right. I'm going to double check everything. But I'm sure it's all tight. When installing the right side I couldn't get the balljoint free so I just pulled the upper control arm. Hope in the process I didn't mess the joint up.

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brandon.colt · May 23, 2017

CV axle

Iggy4935 · May 24, 2017

brandon.colt said:
CV axle

The truck only has 7,000 miles on it. I can't see it being the CV

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Iggy4935 · May 24, 2017

brandon.colt said:
CV axle

I just went under the truck and pulled on the CV both sides have a tiny bit of play. Don't know if this is normal or not.

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brandon.colt · May 24, 2017

If the CV is binding up because of the new geometry induced by the lift, they can go to **** within 50 miles or less. I currently have a bad CV because of my lift, got new ones on the way. I have a lot of play on the inner where it goes to the diff. A little in and out play is okay (I think) but if you put your hand on the inner joint and can rock it up and down, front tp back. Thats no good. This may not be your issue but it sounds like the issue I have. Hope this helps.

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