Discovering noises from your vehicle regularly is never comforting, so listening noises on your Ram P/U suspensions when you pass a speed bump can be disturbing. This indicator may be a sign of a small problem as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. In any case, it is important to check the origin and take the necessary actions to solve the problem, it is with this intention in mind that we wanted to write this document to help you see more clearly. We will first see the possible reasons for a crack when the speed bump passes, then, what can be the cause of a squeaking noise when a speed bump is being passed and finally what to do if you have another noise when a speed bump is passed.
Suspension cracking noise Ram P/U
Check Ram P/U suspension
If you notice a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Ram P/U, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly possible that your suspension block is the cause of it. Indeed, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are outdated, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its function during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To examine if this is the problem that worries you, take a dented road and listen to the noise coming from your front axle as you drive over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of changing them quickly or you may ruin other parts and have to make more important maintenance.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have looked for for “Ram P/U suspension noise” and the suspension is not the cause of your problem, it may be that the cardan shaft is responsible. Indeed, when the cardan bellows get old and the dirt/dust accumulates inside them their action is degraded and it is possible to experience a noise when they are in torsion. To examine this, you can try both types of torsion, first vertical with suspension compressions on the speed bump passages, and horizontal when you are going to turn at low speed. If it cracks in these two conditions you should consider replacing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Ram P/U, don’t hesitate to consult this document.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you detect a suspension noise when your Ram P/U passes over a speed bumps, it is possible that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Just like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you vary direction. If this is the case, the parts that may have been destroyed by normal wear and tear or impacts (e. g. sidewalks). The steering hinges, the stabilizer bar hinges. can be the causes of your noises, to examine it, position it under the automobile and apply twists on each of its elements to examine that there is no particular play on one of them, they are expected to endure you quite strongly over their entire travel. Please remember to take your Ram P/U to your technician or replace them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Ram P/U
Check the stabilizer bar
If, alternatively, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you pass a speed bump with your Ram P/U, it is possible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is concerned. Indeed, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause abnormal friction which can cause this squeaking noise. Bear in mind to examine by going under your automobile the condition of the paint on your bar which will indicate if there is friction. Second possible point, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dried out and bring on noise, in which case take them out from the cradle and grease them, this should resolve the problem.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last point that we can examine together, it is the engine silentblocks, in fact, these silentblocks function as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the vehicle, a obvious fatigue of these will generate a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may appear that a squeaking noise comes up when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Ram P/U. To swap them go to your auto mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Ram P/U
If, even though all its assumptions, you still can’t find the source of the noise your Ram P/U makes when you pass a speed bump, we encourage you to consult this article on a loud noise on Ram P/U or to visit your technician in order to carry an in-depth check on your Ram P/U and identify this problem.
