Ram TRX driveshaft CLUNK THUD fix! 

Update - took it to my local mechanic, he removed the driveshaft and lubed the part. $70 and 45 minutes later the thump is gone! Thanks again for the info. Would have taken a day at the dealership IF they did it correctly. We’ll worth the $70. Thanks again for presenting and solving the issue. Your right - I t does feel much better over bumps etc. Nice work.

Thanks so much for the info! I thought maybe some bolts missing from swing arms or similar. Mine started at about 1,000 miles and is quite annoying. I don’t even drive it hard as it is a daily driver. Had it about a month now with 2,600 miles (a long range family vacation). According to the truck I am averaging 14.3 MPG (that should tell you I don’t drive it hard). I’ll use your info when I go get my first oil change. Thanks again and spot on!! Love the truck. Speak softy and carry a big stick…..

Great video. I had mine in for my free oil change and asked the tech to look at it. Of course the tech couldn’t find the issue (even though I specifically said grease the slip yoke in the rear driveshaft) and said in the notes, “nowhere to grease driveshaft.” Anyway, I did this myself, using the same WD40 you used. Immediate fix and feels so much better!

I haven't experienced that with mine. Thanks for sharing, it is good to know in case I run into it. If it comes back, I would probably use a good synthetic grease next time. That is what is typically spec'd and I have been doing that in slip joint type drive shafts for many years.

Thank you for the video, what size clamps are needed for this? Thanks

I need to get this done, but it only clunks when it’s warm out likely because of expansion. Is there any way to do this without taking the driveshaft out?

Took mine to dealer as have the same problem and was told Ram is working on a solution lol

Does this happen in the 2019 - Big Horn editions too? I think I know exactly what "thud" you're talking about, it almost feels like a "hard" gear shift? Sometimes it does it when I pull away, sometimes it does it when I'm slowing down at a red light. It seems totally random.

Dont those bolts need to be under a certain torque?

Thank you so much I have been having the same issue with my TRX I took it too the dealership they just said it was the 2-1 1-2 bump that is normal with the transmission I insisted this was not a normal bump I am going to try this. I started to notice this after a few thousand miles on the truck I have about 6k now and sometimes it really does feel like you get hit from behind.

Front end of 22 ram 3500 does that it's sounds like coming from front end under driver side

Very smart,thanks for the imfo..

So what's the update? Still no clunk? And if so what grease did you use? Thanks

Did it last?

My TRX is doing it too. Driving me crazy.

Can u try this dodge ram 2019

Just ran into this problem this week on my 2022 1500 big Horn 2 wheel drive. Only about 12000 miles on her gonna try this out and update the progress. I dont trust the dealerships here

Lubricated WD40Did it really help? Why not grease in the form of grease?

Any idea what size the clamps are? Having same issue!

Hi have you used the new grease?

there’s a service bulletin for this at any dealership. and its free.

Thanks for the info! my truck started doing this but I'm gonna make the dealership fix it

How did you get the orange DRL’s?

They have a repair at the dealer now.. just took mine in but part won't be in till September.

Having the same issue is it a temporary or permanent fix ?

How long did it work for I stripped my apart and put the Mopar grease in it and I got less than a month.

There is a kit for this and Ram does not want you to clean the splines (internal or external) with any solvents. Just the grease provided.

Did the redline work any better than the WD40?

Hey brother Where did you get the clamp to replace the old clamps...thanks bro

Did you torque the driveshaft bolts to any specific spec?

Totally gone? I can still hear it both before and after it sounds like 2 quick clicks

Excellent video. Where did you get the crimping pliers?

I have an 08 that is currently experiencing something similar to this. Im inspecting the dirveshaft tomorrow.

Use a moly grease

Ok - so I had to do have my mechanic lube it again. So it looks like an annual thing. Maybe every 9 months or so. The clunk is annoying but with so much suspension travel I guess it’s just par for the course. $110 later and fixed again. Should be a dealer thing but my mechanic did It in 35 minutes. Dealership would have kept it for a day and said they couldn’t find a problem.

WD40, really?

The dealership reset the module 5 times already. Lasts a couple of days then same old thump when I come to a stop. I told them about this fix they just ignored me. Spent $2500.00 on a warranty what a waste. Dick Scott Plymouth Michigan....

Yessir.

I use Super Lube 92150

Bro come on use real grease, other wise good video.

You should have used the Ford Teflon grease not that wd40 grease.