I thought everybody in LA owned a Catahoula! :-) What I love about your videos (and MotorCity Mechanic too) is that you provide hard-to-find info like torque values. It's also considerate when videos provide socket/wrench sizes. I thank you for that. God bless!

Thank you for all of your videos. They have helped me thru the years.

Thank You Sir my issue was a loose bolt on the front crossmember but if it hadn't been for your video I wouldn't have even thought to begin looking for loose bolts

You have great video content! Thank you for posting. Really appreciate the torque specifications.

Marion I heard a squeaking noise on our 2018. Checked the control arm bolts all good. Discovered the rear brake lines were the culprits. They rub in the metal bracket as designed but made a high pitched sound. A little silicon spray AMD all is good.

Thank you sir!! That may very well be my problem with my '08 Ram 1500. That grinding/rubbing noise is driving me nuts (no pun intended). I'm happy to become a new subscriber to your channel!

Marion This is an excellent video.... you do a great job. many thanks.

Thank you sir, your time helps me greatly

They are called flag nuts. The arm holds against the structure allowing you to torque it without the use of a backup wrench. They are mostly used for areas where access to the nut for torque is not available. You will see they use them all over the front suspension for obvious reasons.

Hell I'm glad I found this video because I've been having the same issue on my 2011 ram 2500. Just when I'm turning left or right I hear a pop! Sometimes when I start driving but mostly when I go to make a turn I hear it

Well I’m pretty sure that’s my issue , now to locate a 30mm socket . Thanks for your great video content. 👍🏽

Fixed my problem thank you

Thank you. I think this is my problem. I have a clunk or popping noice when I start to go and coming to a stop. Check my link arm's and they are moving side to side. I might also replace the bushings.

That bolt with the arm on it is there for a reason. its used so you don't need to put a wrench on both sides. The arm allows it to stop against the frame so you can get a good tighten on them.

Great Video! Thanks for sharing...👍

That flange is supposed to keep that bolt from coming loose but it works best if you tighten it down to where that flange is sitting right up against the metal that it would have to reverse towards and it’s always a good idea to put some locktite just in case

I think the tab may be to stop the bolt from loosening all the way???

You the man

I got so excited when I found this video that I ran out out to check mine. What you described sounded exactly like the noise I have. But all I found was everything tight unfortunately

i had the same exact issue a while back on a 2500

Thank you!!

I have a 2012 Ram 1500 4x4 bighorn and i believe this to be my issue when driving in 4x4 it pops usually when turning

I had loose bolts on the strut right next to it. It was knocking like crazy

Maybe you can help...2018 ram 2500 if the road is a little uneven and you are applying brakes the wheels and the truck want to follow the ridge in the road and the truck feels very loose in the front end. It has me stumped but is getting unsafe. I also noticed a slight rattle that goes away when applying brakes

Gracias amigo!!

The tab is there to help prevent the bolt from backing out. If not positioned correctly it doesn’t do a thing and will back out. The tab has to be against the frame in the direction that doesn’t let it back out but it’ll still back out because it’s a pos design!! I’ve replaced my entire front end and rear end and brakes and still have that infernal clunk when I first back up and brake or when I first take off and brake. Drives me crazy!!! 🤯🤯🤬🤬

Really like the videos Marion! I just had a few questions. First I just wanted to say I’m a happy new owner of a 2018 Laramie 6.7l Cummins Megacab! I love this truck. However I bought it and only had 27 miles on it and all was great! Owned it since last Wednesday. Over the past few days I’ve noticed a noise too sounds like coming from the rear. It’s a clunking sound, happens especially in slower moving traffic when I push the gas pedal then let off then have to push pedal again it almost feels like the rear end is buckling. It also does it at higher speeds sometimes too. Trans shifting feels solid drive shaft and u joints seem ok. Was wondering how you heard yours and your experience. Sounds like some of the rear end suspension components might be loose from the factory. It’s a new truck, I know yours happened further down the road though. Am I nuts here is this maybe part of the break in phase of the truck? Ive had other trucks in the past but never this issue other than up at speed climbing hills some unjoints had failed. What do you thing. Shifting in and out of park and into reverse are very smooth too. Love your truck by the way and like everyone else thanks for your info and great videos. My name is Joseph Dettmer, I’m in northern va.

Marion, how's the ride? Much better than traditional leafs? When buying another truck would you absolutely go with the 4 link? Did the rear end have a defect from the factory to have to be replaced at 6k? Was this a recall or something?

I really dont have this issue, but i do have some that is becoming a real pain in $%s i have a 3500 ram 2016... It has 130.000 miles and the check engine keeps comin on and it goes away after a wild at first it kicks on 2nd or 3rd gear then check engine lights up usually i pull over let it sit for a sec then everything works fine then it hoes away after like 80- 100 miles...am mind blown...🤯

I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with 3000 miles and just developed a squeak on the rear passenger when the suspension flexes. From what I could find on Google I'm thinking it might be the parking cable going through the rear control arm. Any advice or thoughts on this?

If it contiues to come loose apply a few drops of blue loctite

Mine is loose on drivers side

Thank you for your videos have you had the 1st gear clunk between 20-12 mph downshifting or clunking while gear selecting I'm having issues dealer can't fix it but it's getting worse

My 2000 dodge ram 2500 is making a popping sound when turning either way at any speed in the front end. Did you take the bushing out to look at it was there a sleeve inside that the bolt goes through??? Damn good video if I do say so myself, Thank you. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated Thanks again.

What year my 2019 the steering gear came loose and broke all three bolts

Great video. Just out of curiosity why did you have the rear end replaced at 6k miles?

I have a 19 2500 and similar issue- when driving at slow speeds or turning at slow speeds there is a slight thud, wonder if it’s the same in a 19?

I’m having same noises but it’s coming from the front end. Only does it at slow speeds and light acceleration as if pulling in a parking lot or drive way. Any help would be appreciated sir

Did you happen to notice any vibration in the truck while driving at highway speed 65-75 mph?

The Red Green show is still on? Anyways very informative thx:)

I have a 19 3500 with a slight clunk over bumps on the front passenger Might have to try it out and give it some cranks.

If noises continue it's your shocks my was doing that same knocking noise I thought it was my gooseneck ball, but the I found out it was the shocks, at only 80k miles

Thank you for the video. I'm concerned about your dog in your lap while driving, if the airbag goes off there's going to be a mess.

Those are what they call assembly flags, they are put there to speed assembly at factory.

Tab is for quick factory assembly

229 foot pounds is a good workout!

You lost me when you grabbed a crescent wrench for that.

You should be a professional narrator.

If I saw that dog in your lap, You would be pulled over. My Sister-in-Law lost her friends because someone had dog in the car. A lady hit me on my font side almost head on because she had 2 big dogs in her car. A man in a near town by me, lost his life because his dog jumped and fell near his feet while driving. (Police assumptions)

get the dog out of your lap!!!!