Front end rattle over bumps

[97APars]

Hi there,
I have a 2017 ram 1500 with a 2” level kit. I have had a rattle for awhile now and figured it was my cv axles and differential shafts because of the play. I had those replaced and the rattle is still there. I have new struts, upper control arms, and new sway bar links. Anyone have an idea what this sound could be coming from? Any help is appreciated.
(Clicking noise over bumps)

 

[rzr6-4]

Rattle when you go over bumps would have me thinking it is suspension or if you are getting death wobble then steering. What makes you think its CVs? What do you mean by "play"?

 

[Daw14]

Exhaust heat shield ?

 

[97APars]

Rattle when you go over bumps would have me thinking it is suspension or if you are getting death wobble then steering. What makes you think its CVs? What do you mean by "play"?

I have about an 1/8” play vertically on my cvs up and down. Around 70 mph I do have vibration. But it is only around 70mph, it goes away past 70mph and before 70.

 

[97APars]

Exhaust heat shield ?

I’ll double check that

 

[rzr6-4]

Exhaust heat shield ?

A heat shield you could hear but you likely wouldn't feel when driving. Mine came loose and it sounded like my entire exhaust was laying on the ground but I never FELT anything. A misaligned or out of balance CV, you would absolutely feel so you should get two very different sets of symptoms from one to the other.

Does the CV wiggle up and down in the wheel bearing or is it where it goes into the diff? And even though you have found that being loose, I would still get under it again and check driveshaft, tie rod, ball joints, etc just incase its not the CV.

 

[97APars]

A heat shield you could hear but you likely wouldn't feel when driving. Mine came loose and it sounded like my entire exhaust was laying on the ground but I never FELT anything. A misaligned or out of balance CV, you would absolutely feel so you should get two very different sets of symptoms from one to the other.

Does the CV wiggle up and down in the wheel bearing or is it where it goes into the diff? And even though you have found that being loose, I would still get under it again and check driveshaft, tie rod, ball joints, etc just incase its not the CV.

A heat shield you could hear but you likely wouldn't feel when driving. Mine came loose and it sounded like my entire exhaust was laying on the ground but I never FELT anything. A misaligned or out of balance CV, you would absolutely feel so you should get two very different sets of symptoms from one to the other.

Does the CV wiggle up and down in the wheel bearing or is it where it goes into the diff? And even though you have found that being loose, I would still get under it again and check driveshaft, tie rod, ball joints, etc just incase its not the CV.

I feel the wiggle going into the diff. When I get out of work I’m gonna head back under and start shaking everything haha. Were you able to view the driving video to hear the sound?

 

[Wild one]

Hi there,
I have a 2017 ram 1500 with a 2” level kit. I have had a rattle for awhile now and figured it was my cv axles and differential shafts because of the play. I had those replaced and the rattle is still there. I have new struts, upper control arms, and new sway bar links. Anyone have an idea what this sound could be coming from? Any help is appreciated.
View attachment 528214(Clicking noise over bumps)

Check you're brake calipers and mounting brackets over close.Guys have reported losing a caliper bolt.

 

[97APars]

Check you're brake calipers and mounting brackets over close.Guys have reported losing a caliper bolt.

Ahh yes. I’ve learned about that. The slide pins get loose. I’ll come back tomorrow and let you know if I find anything

 

[Travelin Ram]

Check torque on every fastener that’s been touched. Check new parts for issues, don’t assume the problem is something old.

New suspension part cause of rattle

 

[Jeepwalker]

Based on your picture, your anti-sway end-link bushings don't *seem* very tight. It's hard to say from the pic, just a hunch. Looks like they're urethane so hard to say. Give them another look. Generally they'd be bowing outward after tightening down. If they're not tight enough it's possible they could knock when you hit certain bumps. Just a thought .... worth a look.

Good luck

 

[97APars]

Based on your picture, your anti-sway end-link bushings don't *seem* very tight. It's hard to say from the pic, just a hunch. Looks like they're urethane so hard to say. Give them another look. Generally they'd be bowing outward after tightening down. If they're not tight enough it's possible they could knock when you hit certain bumps. Just a thought .... worth a look.

Good luck

That’s a good eye. However, the rattle occurred before and after the new sway bar links so I can cross that one off my suspect list. Thank you for the attempt

 

[raff18]

So I have the very same issue. I finally found mine. Break pads. Yup the break pads. Let me guess u did a break job not to long ago…… I have found that the pads no a days are made a bit to small for the mounts. I just x2 on the anti rattle clips and that got rid of it for me. Hope this helps

 

[97APars]

So I have the very same issue. I finally found mine. Break pads. Yup the break pads. Let me guess u did a break job not to long ago…… I have found that the pads no a days are made a bit to small for the mounts. I just x2 on the anti rattle clips and that got rid of it for me. Hope this helps

I haven’t done them yet in my truck but I’ll definitely look into that! Thank you

 

[Jeepwalker]

Lot of guys don't put the stainless anti-rattle clips back in after a break job, so it could be.

 

[97APars]

Lot of guys don't put the stainless anti-rattle clips back in after a break job, so it could be.

That is very helpful. I will look into that, thank you!

 

[97APars]

UPDATE: I took apart my drivers side and passenger side calipers and rotors. Did some sanding and greasing everywhere needed. I adjusted the rattle clips and put everything back together. No more noise! I almost don’t believe it

 

[MoparX]

Disregard

Good job

 

[AK907]

Had the same issue. I replaced the front suspension sway bar bushings and it appears to have eliminated the noise so far. Good luck……

 

[4X4BOSS]

Look for that 10mm socket the Factory Guy dropped during the build.
Sry had too !
Hope you figure it out.
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