Clanking/Tapping vibration
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Clanking/Tapping vibration
I have been experiencing a tapping/clanking vibration coming from under my feet when making a left turn. I have also experienced the same vibration when towing my boat and slowing down at slow speeds roughly around 10-20 mph. Any ideas what it might be? I have tried to listen for it but the engine is too loud to hear over. Any advice?
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What year is your truck? And how many miles are on it? It could be any number of things. Does it make a clunk noise going from park to reverse or reverse to drive or drive to reverse? Could be worn out u-joints in either driveline or front axle shafts, center carrier bearing or worn parts in the suspension/ steering components ie: ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar bushings.
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04' 250, King Ranch. 51k on the truck. I did put str8 pipes on the truck and have gotten the EGR delete done. The noise only happens when turning left at lower speeds. Nothing in reverse. I just got the truck inspected in maryland about 2 weeks ago and was told nothing was wrong. Any idea?
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When they inspect them they don't check everything that was mentioned here so I would start with those items. When you get inspected here in Utah about all they do is pull a front and rear tire and check the brake linings and unless they find something obvious they pass it.
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Check the shocks and mounting bolts,about 1month ago I had a wierd noise ended up being the heater plug hitting the bumper the wind would catch it just right and I heard it thru out the whole truck. Drove me NUTS
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That's why this forum is so awesome. I'm having the same problem after having my exhaust replaced. Only happens when turning hard left at slow speeds. I knew my ball joints were on their way out, but the downpipe and/or new exhaust hangers make more sense when considering the timing of it.
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Clunks and rattles can come from binding in the track bar, universal joints or a hanger for the exhaust as in this picture. Mine rubbed on the frame rail by the transfer case, so I cut it back. Stock down pipes are 3", mine is a 3.5" down. 4" requires a little wiggle room, check the cab pinch joints and your pipe.
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Ended up being the exhaust down pipe hitting when turninig left. Problem fixed itself when i cut the cat and muffler off and str8 piped it. I guess the exhaust pipe had be out of alignment when the previous owner put the cat and muffler back on for the inspection. Rides great now and sounds like a dam jet engine now!
