2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front End Clicking Noise

[Turbo Tim 1]

2001 3500 4x4, I've got a clicking noise in the front, it sounds like it's from the left front wheel. It doesn't go away when I'm on the brakes, but it does go away when turning. I can't hear it with the windows up and it doesn't do it when I jack up the front end and turn the wheel by hand. What is it? It's driving me nuts and I haven't been able to find it yet.

 

[Big Mike]

sounds like a u-joint to me

 

[jraker]

Tim,

I had a similar sound when my ball joints went out. After I replaced them the noise has not come back.

 

[EBansberg]

I've got what might be the same sound only right side and much more noticeable when turning. I've kind of determined it to be the u-joint or hub.

 

[JJ Jackson]

Tim, have you tried taking the factory chrome ring and cap off and seeing if thats what it is.



I got tired of mine making that exact noise so I went and bought some aluminum wheels. Problem solved!... ... . Jim

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

I'm going to try that, I noticed the problem after rotating the tires and it sounds kind of plasticy. I know that's not a word but it's the only one I had.

 

[DLBurns]

2001 3500 4x4, I've got a clicking noise in the front, it sounds like it's from the left front wheel. It doesn't go away when I'm on the brakes, but it does go away when turning. I can't hear it with the windows up and it doesn't do it when I jack up the front end and turn the wheel by hand. What is it? It's driving me nuts and I haven't been able to find it yet.

I have the exact same problem, only I hear mine when I am braking and not so much when I am not??

Someone else told me to check the plastic wheel covers, I hope it's that simple!!