Sway bar clunck

[jevc]

I’ve had clunk in the front end for some time. Just on two track rough and bumpy roads. I finally found the clunck. Worn out Sway bar end links. I replaced those and fixed the problem. clunk came back and I replaced the sway bar bushings with moog bushings. they were worn pretty good. That fixed the problem for for a little while. When the clunk came back. I replaced the bushings again as I though maybe i just had a bad set or the wrong ones. Within about 50 miles the good ol clunck came back. seems Like the clunk is there in the cool morning ( and I can move the sway bar laterally by hand and it has some play that replicates the same noise) and then goes away as the day gets hot. It’s driving me nuts. Any ideas on this one.

 

[firemedic10584]

Multiple threads about the famous clunk already on here. Try a search. The things you mentioned I have also tried and I still have a clunk I can't track down.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I’ve had clunk in the front end for some time. Just on two track rough and bumpy roads. I finally found the clunck. Worn out Sway bar end links. I replaced those and fixed the problem. clunk came back and I replaced the sway bar bushings with moog bushings. they were worn pretty good. That fixed the problem for for a little while. When the clunk came back. I replaced the bushings again as I though maybe i just had a bad set or the wrong ones. Within about 50 miles the good ol clunck came back. seems Like the clunk is there in the cool morning ( and I can move the sway bar laterally by hand and it has some play that replicates the same noise) and then goes away as the day gets hot. It’s driving me nuts. Any ideas on this one.

Instead of replacing parts with cheap stock replacements, get upgraded parts.

Suspensionmaxx end links and Energy Suspension bushings

 

[HSKR R/T]

Energy Suspension 5.5160G 36mm Front Sway Bar Bushing Set Amazon.com

 

[HSKR R/T]

SuspensionMAXX

suspensionmaxx.com

 

[firemedic10584]

Instead of replacing parts with cheap stock replacements, get upgraded parts.

Suspensionmaxx end links and Energy Suspension bushings

I've replaced mine with the parts you listed, it unfortunately hasn't fixed my clunk. I do think it's better, but it's still there. It's driving me nuts.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I've replaced mine with the parts you listed, it unfortunately hasn't fixed my clunk. I do think it's better, but it's still there. It's driving me nuts.

Then it's not your sway bar clunking. Do you have a lift/level on the truck

 

[firemedic10584]

Then it's not your sway bar clunking. Do you have a lift/level on the truck

Yes, just the Bilstein 5100s set to 2.1". I've gone through and confirmed everything is tight. I found my driver side tie rod somewhat loose the other day and I was able to turn that nut 2-3 full turns. I was hoping that was the cause, but it sadly was not.

 

[biggggant]

I replaced sway bar end links and bushings and still have the clunk. 4 wheel parts took a look and said its my lower control arms.

 

[firemedic10584]

I replaced sway bar end links and bushings and still have the clunk. 4 wheel parts took a look and said its my lower control arms.

Like they are bad, loose, or what?

 

[scottmoyer]

I replaced sway bar end links and bushings and still have the clunk. 4 wheel parts took a look and said its my lower control arms.

Can you elaborate? I was talking with 4 wheel parts in Orlando a week ago in an effort to have them inspect my truck. If you can let us know what part of the LCA is the issue, that'd be great. It's either the bushings or the ball joint, so....

 

[biggggant]

I don't recall but they quoted me full lca replacement and I held off since I realized my extended warranty from fidelity covers suspension

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[Morenar]

I don't recall but they quoted me full lca replacement and I held off since I realized my extended warranty from fidelity covers suspension

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Did fidelity cover this even with your lift? I have fidelity and a lift as well and am wondering.

 

[biggggant]

haven't gone to the dealership yet

 

[jevc]

I took the sway bar off today and drove the truck on a rough rocky road. No noise so I think that rules out a control arm issue. the end bar
links are tight with no play. Guess I’ll order some energy suspension bushings and give those a try. I’ve lots hd good luck with moog bushings but maybe these just don’t work on the ram. With all the issues that rams has
known about for years such as exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Rear window frames cracking and electrical problems and a host of other problems I’ll likely be headed over to the Chevy dealership for my next truck. I love the truck
but I am sick of wrenching on it

 

[HSKR R/T]

I took the sway bar off today and drove the truck on a rough rocky road. No noise so I think that rules out a control arm issue. the end bar
links are tight with no play. Guess I’ll order some energy suspension bushings and give those a try. I’ve lots hd good luck with moog bushings but maybe these just don’t work on the ram. With all the issues that rams has
known about for years such as exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Rear window frames cracking and electrical problems and a host of other problems I’ll likely be headed over to the Chevy dealership for my next truck. I love the truck
but I am sick of wrenching on it

Join a Chevy forum, you get to hear about all the issues they have.

 

[jevc]

I know. No doubt every new truck will have issues too.

 

[scottmoyer]

I was a Chevy guy most of my life, but their redesign in 2019 was hideous to me so I started looking elsewhere. They also dropped all of their car lineup, except the difficult to get in/out of and see out Camaro or the Corvette. I feel GM has let down their fan base with their push to SUVs only, leaving Stellantis as the only manufacturer with a car lineup. Well, now all of the Big 3 have failed their customer base with SUVs only or trucks. I did try an F150 in 2018 due to hearing that Ford sold over 800k trucks in 2017, so what could go wrong? I lemon lawed that truck. The Chevy/GMC forums have complaints up the wazzoo too. Can anybody manufacture a reliable machine any more?