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“Rattle” in steering over small bumps

jsalbre

jsalbre

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I’m struggling with how to describe this, but I feel what I can only describe as a rattle in the steering wheel over small bumps/chatter. It’s not noticeable on bigger bumps.

I don’t feel anything if I wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. The ball joints all seem good, and everything appears to be torqued properly.

I feel like it reduces or disappears entirely once I’ve been driving for a while.

Could shock valving be causing this? Any other ideas? I’m stumped.
 
We'd like to learn a little more here! Please send a private message with your vehicle's mileage to start a conversation so we can better troubleshoot.

Hannah
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RamCares said:
We'd like to learn a little more here! Please send a private message with your vehicle's mileage to start a conversation so we can better troubleshoot.

Hannah
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My truck is over 60k miles and has significant suspension modifications, so it’s definitely not covered by warranty. Thanks though.
 
jsalbre said:
My truck is over 60k miles and has significant suspension modifications, so it’s definitely not covered by warranty. Thanks though.
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Understood! We're also here as an additional layer of communication between you and your dealership if you elect to pay out of pocket as well.

Hannah
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sstoner911 said:
Check brake pedal for excessive play and your Intermediate steering shaft.
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I’ll have to check on the brake pedal.

I assume if it were the intermediate shaft then I’d feel it wiggling the steering wheel back and forth, no?
 
jsalbre said:
I’ll have to check on the brake pedal.

I assume if it were the intermediate shaft then I’d feel it wiggling the steering wheel back and forth, no?
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I had a brand new Chevy DRW (2024) that would just clunk over bumps. I imagine if it was really bad it might make noise wiggling the wheel back and forth perhaps.

Ram is replacing my entire brake pedal assembly (includes the gas pedal), I am just waiting on the part to come in. You may want to lightly put your left foot on the brake pedal and see if it remains quiet over bumps.
 
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