Timb320

this is a 2012 2500 6.7 purchased in June of last year.

I checked all the Tie Rods and ball joints, no play that would cause this that I can tell (move with my hand). Tighted some Tie rod bolts on the main drag link ( that I could get to). Also the steering stabilizer where it attaches to the drag link.

I suspect the steering stabilizer.

Almost sounds like a metal tapping sound, like the drag link tapping the diff or frame but I cannot see any sign of it.

I have a video but I can't upload it as its avi.

P.S. It only happens sometimes, also can sometimes replicate it when parked and turning right and left. Not always.

Also I do have MX6 shots on and a leveling kit. I double checled the shock bolts look OK (these have a 2 inch extendor at the top of the shock).

I still have the stock swaybar end links, I have some aftermarket ones comming in so I can adjust for the leveling kit (2inch).

Busboy

You know about the L16 recall right? Might be something to check.. https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-t301143.html

Timb320

Yeah I know of it. Haven't received a notice, I suspected it did not apply to me because its a 2012. I'll check the angle and call the dealer next week to be sure.

Timb320

Just checked my vin, no recalls for me.

BigIron70

Check pitman arm nut torque and steering gear bolts are tight, Tackbar bolts tight.

torquefan

As mentioned, I would verify the torque on steering gear mounting bolts and track bar bolts.

Timb320

Will do, what size socket does the pitman arm nut take? I may have to go and buy it.

Timb320

Ps what are the torque specs?

Crabjoe

Could be a steering shaft. Guy on CF had a clicking, only after the truck sat for a while. Dealer couldn't find the problem, and a Ram engineer had to come in.. Steering shaft was the problem.

Timb320

Dammm that almost makes sense, I heard it once while parked and sounded like it was coming from just under the drivers side part of the hood..hmmm..