Clunking noise

[Pasteris71]

I recently installed a 2.25" leveling kit in my 2012 Ram 1500. There was no noise before the install. Shortly after I noticed that every time I drive over small bumps or uneven parts in the road I'm hearing what I can only explain as a clunking noise. It's coming from the front end. I went underneath and checked sway bar, tie rods and all looks good. Anyone else have this??

 

[AustinB]

This is why lift spacers suck.

 

[CLOUDL1GHT]

This is why lift spacers suck.

^^^^ replace those spacers with Bilsteins. Don't go the super cheap route

 

[Pasteris71]

Sway bar links

After baking in the 96 degree sun today, along with some few choice words, I found the clunk noise coming from my sway bar links. Easy enough fix! Once it cools down its time to fix them.

 

[vtaylor]

I just had this same issue. I still have the Mopar warranty though so I took it in to the dealer. They said it was the shock making that noise, replaced it under warranty.

 

[Pasteris71]

Well the links didn't fix the problem. Still have the clunking noise. Everything is tight. Thinking it may be time to get rid of leveling kit and get some Bilsteins.

 

[Pasteris71]

Found problem

Upper ball joints. Just enough movement to make the clunking sound. Of course they are not greasable so I'm going to replace with new Moog greasable ball joints.