Front end click noise!

Ridgeram · Aug 25, 2011

So this is my first post.
My truck is making a click noise when wheels are at full lock or even close too it. Reverse or drive. 33". Tires but not rubbing.
Crawled under and found a polished looking spot ( contact between lower control arm and spindle ) on driver and pass. Side !
Id this contact normal for a steering stop? Is something wearing out?
Cant find any ball joint slop or tie rod end play ?

Any info helps guys! Thanks!

The Assassin · Aug 25, 2011

Tell us more about the truck. Are you lifted? How wide are the tires? What wheels are you running? How many miles? Do you do any off roading? PS welcome!

Ridgeram · Aug 25, 2011

Its an 06 1500 hemi 4 door.4x4 50miles .
Stock 20's with 285-65-20 bfg all terrains
No level.
No off-roading
No towing
All original suspension parts. Wheel bearings replaced last year

The Assassin · Aug 25, 2011

Hmm, the contact point where the tire is rubbing at the LCA I would say wouldn't be a "clicking" noise...

My guess would be a ball joint. Perhaps even the dust covers rubbing on the backside of the wheels.

bigtigga84 · Aug 25, 2011

I have the same "polished" spot. No click though

quietpeen · Aug 25, 2011

welcome to RF. that's amazing to Have an 06 with just 50 miles on it. Just kidding.

NJDodger · Aug 25, 2011

Does the click sound like a cross between a socket wrench and a bb in a tin can? I am trying to diagnose the a clicking noise too cept mine happens if I turn the wheel about 1/2 turn or more. Mine is an '06 as well.

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Ram_bo06 · Aug 25, 2011

I had a click at full lock. forward or reverse. Took it to the shop ended up being a broken tie rod.

NJDodger · Aug 25, 2011

Oh and I've had the same "rub" marks on my control arms since mile 6.

The click is pretty new though

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dripley · Aug 25, 2011

you have a straight axle or independant front suspension? i have heard that cv joints will click like that when they are going out.

bigtigga84 · Aug 25, 2011

1500 has ifs

dripley · Aug 25, 2011

bigtigga84 said:
1500 has ifs

didnt know i am still stuck in 02 with a straight axle.

Ridgeram · Aug 25, 2011

The tie rods appear to be in good shape?!
Any way to determine if they are on therw way out?

JP03 · Aug 25, 2011

same have the exact same problem

Ridgeram · Aug 26, 2011

Well i checkednout the tie rods today and they "look" good.
Everyone who hears it says it sounds "tinny"
Maybe the rotor shields?
Anyone else have any input ?!

NJDodger · Aug 26, 2011

Ridgeram said:
Well i checkednout the tie rods today and they "look" good.
Everyone who hears it says it sounds "tinny"
Maybe the rotor shields?
Anyone else have any input ?!

Yep tinny. Started right after i did my front brake pads.

Front end click noise!

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