Dreaded clunk/pop

[Sniper101]

Ok so I now how this annoying clunk/pop when turning from what feels to be coming from the drivers side floor I'm at a loss I've checked body mounts, sway bar bushing, tie rods, and ball joints all seems good

Anyone have any ideas

 

[buddy guy]

ball joint?

 

[Brandon-w]

Cv axle?

 

[JohnnyMac]

Yup, sounds like a CV joint to me.

 

[tidefan1967]

Check the hood adjustments. Screw them out 2-3 turns on both sides. I had the exact same problem; a clunk pop at lower speeds especially noticeable in less than perfectly flat terrain and most noticeable turning into my driveway. Mine also sounded like it was coming from the passenger side floorboard area. I adjusted both hood bumpers out several turns and replaced the teflon tape where the hood makes contact. I know it sounds ridiculous but its worth a shot and its easy to do.

 

[6.7CumminsDrvr]

Check the 2 big bolts holding the steering rack to the frame.

There’s another thread floating around here showing the rack moving and causing a clunk.

 

[Sniper101]

CV axles and ball joints seem to be good I dont get a click click sound it's more of a clunk or a pop felt on the left floor area when turning I'm going to adjust the hood bump stops so I can mark that off bc I'm at a loss rite now

 

[Sniper101]

Check the 2 big bolts holding the steering rack to the frame.

There’s another thread floating around here showing the rack moving and causing a clunk.

Are you talking about the rack and pinion 2 main bolts or the steering column

 

[Brandon-w]

The rack bolts

 

[Jbp19classic]

I’d check the ball joints again very closely. It wasn’t on my truck, but I recently dealt with this on my older pathfinder a few months ago. Exact same symptoms, it felt like something was tapping on the floor board under my foot at certain times when hitting a bump just right. I checked everything at first by jacking up the front end and pulling on the wheels checking for play, and thought everything seemed good. After several weeks of checking and tightening every darn thing I could and still not finding the source, I went back to the ball joints for a closer look. I found one of the lower ball joints had a tiny amount of play detectable by prying under the control arm with a pry ball. It was a small enough amount of play I honestly still didn’t think it could be the problem, but I replaced that ball joint anyway and low and behold it fixed the problem! Long story short, check your ball joints again. Any movement at all, even the slightest, indicates a bad ball joint.

 

[Sniper101]

I have the air suspension when I went under the truck the air strut bushing on the control arm looked worn so I was sure that was the culprit I replaced the entire control arm and the tie rod just for good measure.. how ever on the first road test everything seems good I Patted myself on the back but the next day the same clunk/pop is back

 

[6.7CumminsDrvr]

Are you talking about the rack and pinion 2 main bolts or the steering column

Yes

 

[MarineBSP]

Please elaborate on just when and under what conditions you feel/hear the clunk.

Like an earlier post, I haven't had this issue on my RAM, but something similar on another vehicle. I checked and re-checked the control arms, ball joints, etc. and everything was tight. There was still a slight 'clunk' every time the vehicle was reversed, and more noticeable when wheels were cranked. The FIX was cleaning and lubricating the steering column spline joint - NOT very intuitive !

 

[RamCares]

Ok so I now how this annoying clunk/pop when turning from what feels to be coming from the drivers side floor I'm at a loss I've checked body mounts, sway bar bushing, tie rods, and ball joints all seems good

Anyone have any ideas

Hi Sniper101,

You've got some great advice here. If you end up going into the dealer for an inspection and need any help with that process, let us know. Our team is available via direct message and would be happy to help.

Jasmine
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Sniper101]

Please elaborate on just when and under what conditions you feel/hear the clunk.

Like an earlier post, I haven't had this issue on my RAM, but something similar on another vehicle. I checked and re-checked the control arms, ball joints, etc. and everything was tight. There was still a slight 'clunk' every time the vehicle was reversed, and more noticeable when wheels were cranked. The FIX was cleaning and lubricating the steering column spline joint - NOT very intuitive !

I can reproduce the clunk fairly easy while turning at low speeds the clunk can be felt on thru the floor board

 

[Sniper101]

Hi Sniper101,

You've got some great advice here. If you end up going into the dealer for an inspection and need any help with that process, let us know. Our team is available via direct message and would be happy to help.

Jasmine
Ram Social Care Specialist

I'll be making an appointment within the next 2 weeks to have this issue looked at

 

[RamCares]

I'll be making an appointment within the next 2 weeks to have this issue looked at

Perfect, Sniper101. Keep me updated on your appointment and reach out if any assistance is needed while in service.

Jasmine
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Sniper101]

Upon research I believe I found the issue for my clunk/pop while turning I removed the small kick trim on the right side on the drivers side and tightened the bolts
So far no noise for 3 days and counting

 

[Sniper101]

So I wanted to post what help me find my issue maybe it will help someone else

https://chrysler.oemdtc.com/391/low...-bracket-fasteners-loose-2015-ram-1500-pickup

 

[EFD317]

Mine was a bad inner tie rod. The dealer replaced the whole rack...twice. Somehow the first replacement was bad !?!