Audible "clunk" when going from Reverse to Park

[usocazy]

Hi all - just pulled into my driveway and noticed when I put the truck into park that I heard a "clunk" sound from the rear of the vehicle. I think it's coming from the rear - it's definitely NOT coming from the front.

Also, the sound ONLY happens when moving from reverse to park. All other gears shift and progress properly on the PRNDL. There is no shifting problem while driving either.

Any ideas what this might be or where I might start to look?

Thanks for your assistance!

2004 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Hemi 5.7L automatic transmission.

 

[emjohn4]

With a clunk from shifting into/outof park/reverse/drive - first place to check is the U-Joints.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

A little clunk going in and out of the park lug is common.

 

[inktoxicated]

mine does that occasionly espically on steep driveways

 

[jbmobbs]

i dont have a 3rd gen but my 2nd gen dodge ram has a clunk when going from park ro reverse......idk why but all my extended cab longbed dodge rams have done it.....just my 2 cents

 

[usocazy]

Thanks folks - the sound stopped just as suddenly as it started. Still not sure what it was but I will definitely be paying more attention to shifting from R to P while parking.