rancho shock makin noiose - Dodge Diesel

j · 11-07-2002, 11:29 PM

we just had our first rain today which i think made the noise more noticable, but there seems to be a clunking noise coming from the front outsides and the rear outsides when i go over a bump. it didnt do this with the stock shocks and i noticed a little noise from the rancho's when i put them in, but thought nothing of it. now it seems real bad. any thoughts?

RATTLINRAM · 11-08-2002, 02:49 AM

I used our search fuction and typed in "shock noise" and this was just one of the threads concerning a problem like yours. LOOK HERE Hope this helps.

bkay · 11-08-2002, 09:21 AM

Just replaced my Ranchos last night. The bottom gromments were wore slap out. I did notice that the new ones are built differently. Stud threads are different as well as the bottom grommets.

j · 11-08-2002, 07:24 PM

luckily i had training this week so i have the next 5 days off. i'll be sure to check the bolts and try to figure out what the noise is from. thanks RATTLIN for the previous posts...

Alan_Reagan · 11-09-2002, 04:06 PM

J., When I installed Ranchos on my 98 I found the top mount on the Ranchos was a little smaller than the OEM shocks. Therefore, the grommet has to be alligned perfectly and has to be very tight or it will bump or knock. Tighten up the top mounts.

Big dawg · 11-10-2002, 10:20 AM

J., Your not alone on this problem :'( I put on the R9000X last week and I noticed a thumping coming from the front passenger side

Thought it was just me for the first 50 miles or so. I just retighten the front top bolts in the hopes it helps the problem. Anybody else have a cure for this thumping problem other than going back to the stock shocks??? Big dawg

Dieselbuilder · 11-10-2002, 10:40 AM

One thing to check, that I had found replaceing the shocks on my 98 the stock bolts were smaller in diameter than the eyes of the shock. Went down to the hardwhare store bought new ones the right size, front and rear prolbem solved.

11-08-2002, 02:49 AM	#2
RATTLINRAM Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Disputanta, Virginia Posts: 3,523 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose I used our search fuction and typed in "shock noise" and this was just one of the threads concerning a problem like yours.<br>LOOK HERE<br> Hope this helps. __________________ **Dennis D. Tway_____1999 2500 SPORT QC_____Vice President-DTR Virginia Chapter#7** 2WDAuto3.54/LSDFactory LoadedEdge EZDDII'sBHAFWildcat -8AN SS Max Flow fuel systemMBRP 4"CIPA Tow Mirrors A-Pillar AutoMeter-EGT-Boost-Trans TempIn-Dash Westach FuelPressure55w Halogen B-U lightsCool-Down Timer Goerend Bros TC & VB + other goodies installed by VADTR Diesel Guru Tim Barber (Timinva)* 297.8 / 644.0 & 15.52 ET **78 CJ5 2002 Keystone 30' COUGAR 286EFS Double-Slide 5erHarleys=77 FLHC77 XLCR79 XLS**

11-08-2002, 09:21 AM	#3
bkay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Iola, Tx Posts: 119 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose Just replaced my Ranchos last night. The bottom gromments were wore slap out. I did notice that the new ones are built differently. Stud threads are different as well as the bottom grommets. __________________ '99 4x4, only because the dealer dropped my '98 off the the rack onto another truck!!! RV275 injectors, Edge EZ, Autometer's Autolite series fuel, boost, and pyro. Straight pipe, BHAF. Custom front bumper and steps. Now with a Luke's link

11-08-2002, 07:24 PM	#4
j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: fresno ca. Posts: 511 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose luckily i had training this week so i have the next 5 days off. i'll be sure to check the bolts and try to figure out what the noise is from. thanks RATTLIN for the previous posts...<br>

11-09-2002, 04:06 PM	#5
Alan_Reagan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 269 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose J., When I installed Ranchos on my 98 I found the top mount on the Ranchos was a little smaller than the OEM shocks. Therefore, the grommet has to be alligned perfectly and has to be very tight or it will bump or knock. Tighten up the top mounts. __________________ 2001 HO 6 Speed, Molded Running Boards, SPA Digital Gauges, Added Back Up Lights, Big Honkin Air Filter and Mount, Cobra Classic with Firestick, Lucerix Mirrors, Raptor Power.

11-10-2002, 10:20 AM	#6
Big dawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 205 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose J.,<br> Your not alone on this problem :'( I put on the R9000X last week and I noticed a thumping coming from the front passenger side Thought it was just me for the first 50 miles or so. I just retighten the front top bolts in the hopes it helps the problem. Anybody else have a cure for this thumping problem other than going back to the stock shocks??? <br> Big dawg __________________ 1999, 2500, 4x4, QC, Long bed, Auto, RV275 Injectors, 4" exhaust, Edge EZ, New VP-44 (152,000), FASS DDRP lift pump, FP gauge, Sun coast Trans, Camper/tow package, 3.54. USN Retired

11-10-2002, 10:40 AM	#7
Dieselbuilder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nanoose Bay B.C. Canada Posts: 467 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Re:rancho shock makin noiose One thing to check, that I had found replaceing the shocks on my 98 the stock bolts were smaller in diameter than the eyes of the shock. Went down to the hardwhare store bought new ones the right size, front and rear prolbem solved. __________________ 2001HO 6Speed Quad Cab SLT+ Longbox Dark Garnet Red pyro/boost gauges;exhaust,edge comp,100 hp plugs,south bend clutch,fass,bd super single,timbo apps,blue chip pump 430/1015

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