2019 Ram 2500 Clunk Noise Accelerating From Dead Stop

[Snowhunter123]

Anyone have any ideas to the clunk noise my 2019 Ram 2500 6.4 Crew Cab makes during acceleration from a dead stop? The noise seems to be in the front end and only happens under heavy torque such as rapid acceleration or towing during the first 20’ of travel. The truck has 90k miles. I’ve had several technicians look at the truck. We’ve tried ball joints, track bar, sway bar links, inspected all drive shafts, checked suspension and motor mount torques, etc but still no fix or answers. Basically the truck has been inspected front to back and still have the noise. Ideas?

 

[flan]

There was a recent post about the drag link, rotating it caused a clunk. Maybe give that a look?

 

[colbshoots]

Do you have any updates on this? I have the same issue with my 19 PW and the guys in my shop can not locate the source. I have three of my techs looking at it and they are stumped.

 

[Snowhunter123]

Still have the clunk noise, plan to get another set of eyes on it to figure it out once and for all.

 

[colbshoots]

My techs limited the travel of the front suspension which had no effect. We then found that in 4WD, the noise is not present. In 2WD, we can get it to pop/clunk three times in a row but nothing when decelerating. Both of my techs are leaning towards something in the transfer case or transmission.

 

[RamCares]

Still have the clunk noise, plan to get another set of eyes on it to figure it out once and for all.

Hi Snow, we're regretful to see that you're having concerns related to your vehicle. Should you decide to seek servicing with a certified dealership, reach out to us, and we'd will apply assistance where applicable.

Chris,
Ram Cares

 

[DerekC1971]

My 2019 Powerwagon was doing this, brought it to the dealership. 1st they thought is was U joint, changed that, nope. Then they thought the sway bar bushings were the cause, replaced them. Didn't make the clunk noise for almost a month, it started doing it again today. So I have a feeling I bring it back, they will have no answers. Ugh....

 

[colbshoots]

My 2019 Powerwagon was doing this, brought it to the dealership. 1st they thought is was U joint, changed that, nope. Then they thought the sway bar bushings were the cause, replaced them. Didn't make the clunk noise for almost a month, it started doing it again today. So I have a feeling I bring it back, they will have no answers. Ugh....

Please update us if they find what's going on.

 

[Sam 15]

I'll throw this out there. Check your motor mounts. Open the hood. With truck in drive push hard on the brake, then push on the gas pedal. Watch the engine from between the bottom of the hood and the cowl. If the engine rises a lot (and it will be noticable) a motor mount is out. You should also hear the clunking noise.

 

[colbshoots]

I'll throw this out there. Check your motor mounts. Open the hood. With truck in drive push hard on the brake, then push on the gas pedal. Watch the engine from between the bottom of the hood and the cowl. If the engine rises a lot (and it will be noticable) a motor mount is out. You should also hear the clunking noise.

This was one of the first things I tried. No noise heard and no excessive rise in the top of the engine.