RAM TRX Driveshaft CLUNK Repair

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  • @bjjsoul2420
    @bjjsoul2420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the time you take in your videos explaining every step! Very appreciated by all of us TRX owners.
    Subscribed!

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the sub it really means a lot! I think I find myself over talking and rambling on so it is good to hear your comment lol Thanks for the view!

  • @tomh9470
    @tomh9470 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This has been an issue on Ram trucks with aluminum drive shafts, not just TRX, for many years. Had a ‘15 Ram R/T with the driveshaft “clunk” issue. Never got it fixed as I got used to feeling like someone had bumped my rear bumper. Good to know the cause.

    • @TruckGoesVroom
      @TruckGoesVroom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I usually look backwards to see if somebody did actually get me 😅

    • @GoatPilot04
      @GoatPilot04 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It goes back much further than that to the beginning of the previous body style to 03MY. The cardboard core would come loose inside the aluminum tube and be all screwed up. That's why they have big warnings saying do not drop.

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Tyler, thanks for sharing another informative tutorial. Fortunately this is a warranty repair that the average customer will just have to take their truck to the dealership to get it taken care of!!! 👍👍🙂

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully it lasts!

  • @Jerry-dh4wq
    @Jerry-dh4wq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Tyler, Thank you as always for the awesome content. So i took my truck last may 2023 and the clunk noise was addressed. Its now April 2024 unfortunately the clunk noise came back. any news or update you know about. Is mopar still using this "magical grease"? The clunk is very annoying and my warranty is almost running out, im worried it will come back few months down the line and I will be without warranty. Thank you Tyler.

  • @yiyangcheng
    @yiyangcheng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, that is a great tutorial! Thank you Tyler!

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Dr._Swash_Buckler
    @Dr._Swash_Buckler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My TRX doesn’t have a clunk yet at 22K miles. Hoping won’t need to get this serviced but good to know.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang that is good! Hopefully you wont need to worry about it then. Thanks for the view!

  • @timbraga81
    @timbraga81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! I've been waiting for weeks for this to be fixed by my local dealer! To know that it's just a tube of grease is aggravating but we'll have to see if it's a long term fix.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully they get it taken care of for you! Thanks for the view!

  • @bradmiller7935
    @bradmiller7935 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ty you would know, have you in installed the updated driveshaft yet?????? Part #53011135af.

  • @mike4783
    @mike4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought two Trx trucks
    A 21 and now I have 22
    I did both of mine and I used red #2 mystic grease and so far if has work great . Fyi Love the truck and now just waiting om the Raptor R
    To show him my tailgate
    LOL

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! I think any grease would help! Thanks for the view!

  • @VitalySokorenko
    @VitalySokorenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tyler, thank you very much for your video, could you write the part number so we can order them in our country?
    Thank you very much in advance.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Mopar kit part number is 68597433AA. Thanks for the view!

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The grease number is, JIP 84-402

    • @VitalySokorenko
      @VitalySokorenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter Thanks

  • @steveestes5750
    @steveestes5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Tyler. Another great video!

  • @Goober10584
    @Goober10584 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stumbled across your channel. I'm battling a "clunk" feeling in my front end on my 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie. I've swapped the end links out, I've changed the sway bar bushings, I've confirmed everything is tight up front. Dealership of course says they don't feel or hear anything but it drives me absolutely nuts. It's only when going over bumps at low speeds. Any ideas what I should check next?

  • @C8guy84
    @C8guy84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mine goes in soon for this, will be shocked if this is a long term fix.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah only time will tell. Thanks for the view!

    • @eye8359
      @eye8359 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter updates?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eye8359 So far so good, I think I have felt it once or twice maybe but compared to before it is pretty much gone. Thanks for the view!

  • @jamesli720
    @jamesli720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ridiculous how your uploads coincide with what I'm researching at the time lol

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol Thanks man! Great minds think alike!

  • @kenfldude
    @kenfldude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I started feeling some kind of clunk at about 4000 miles. I now have 4800. Doesn’t do it all the time and it is very subtle. You can only feel it with your feet or seat, makes no distinctive noise. Does that sound like what you are describing?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe that is the same issue as the repair. Thanks for the view!

  • @PROJECTx86
    @PROJECTx86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing Tyler!

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the view!

  • @nandiito
    @nandiito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I have taken my TRX twice and they keep on “not being able to duplicate the issue” So I’m at the point where I’m just going to do this myself. I will just reuse the old booth and the old screws.. so all I need is the metal clamp and the grease?
    Would you by chance have item number on that grease if it’s sold by itself?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the part number for the full Mopar kit 68597433AA. The grease info is this, kluber lubrication jip 84-402. But I can't really find it online anywhere. Thanks for the view!

    • @nandiito
      @nandiito 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter Thank you!

    • @TheDevilsquid
      @TheDevilsquid ปีที่แล้ว

      We're you able to find the lube outside the dealership?

    • @nandiito
      @nandiito ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheDevilsquid No luck finding it.

  • @kingtuck9274
    @kingtuck9274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Ty. Question, what damage can it cause if we ignore the clunk?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess it could cause a little more load or wear on the tcase output bearings possibly. But I wouldn't think it would cause a larger failure. Thanks for the view!

  • @corbynhuskey6354
    @corbynhuskey6354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are torque specs for the drive shaft? I’ve called multiple dealers and get different numbers.

  • @Dr._Swash_Buckler
    @Dr._Swash_Buckler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Silly question- if all we really need to do is lube up on side, do you really even need to take it complete off?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No I think I will be leaving the rest of them installed for the repair. It did make it easier to film though but up on a lift just the one side removed with make it a quicker job. Thanks for the view!

  • @LCculater
    @LCculater ปีที่แล้ว

    Had this fix done at dealer and it fixed it temporarily and then came back after 4 months ? Now they don’t know what to do

  • @kirollosbotros2388
    @kirollosbotros2388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tyler do you know if the sandblast edition has this done already to it ?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure when the factory hopefully started doing this. Thanks for the view!

  • @311albassam
    @311albassam ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you torque the bolts after you are done?

  • @986C
    @986C 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting that there are not grease fittings on these. My land cruiser has fittings on the slip yoke and the spider joints for PM.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A grease fitting would be a good thought for sure! Thanks for the view!

  • @coryradtke5788
    @coryradtke5788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey man have you ever thought about installing the oem mopar wireless charging phone pad in your trx?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't really looked into it since mine it a 2021 so I need to be plugged in for android auto anyways. Thanks for the view!

  • @fakeusa
    @fakeusa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long did the fix hold up?

  • @kweilandc6
    @kweilandc6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the part number for the grease?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The grease number is, JIP 84-402. The Mopar kit part number is 68597433AA. Thanks for the view!

  • @ProudInfidel3096
    @ProudInfidel3096 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you made a video about the squeak chirp sound that RAM says is "normal"? That sound is only thing I hate about my TRX.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No I don't think I have talked about it. Just assumed it's normal since they have all done it. Thanks for the view!

  • @Matt-tt4cu
    @Matt-tt4cu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question for you, Tyler - assuming I have the driveshaft clocked in a position that I can unclip the boot clamp, do you think I'll be able to only un-bolt the front, and leave the rear bolts alone? Like, let the shaft rest on a block of wood while I pull the front section out and apply the new grease - or do you think that will just cause some additional headaches, and I'll be better off yanking the whole thing out?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just tried doing this on a customer truck at work last week and even up on the lift there is just not enough room to get the front part of the drive shaft to slide off. So I ended up having to pull the whole drive shaft. Thanks for the view!

    • @Matt-tt4cu
      @Matt-tt4cu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter Thanks for the heads up! Appreciate the knowledge you share!

  • @jeremiahharm69
    @jeremiahharm69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    15:28 reminds me of my Dr. Lee visit but thats another story 15:44 puts this video at a NC-17 rating Fo Sure .. lol love the videos\

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol Thanks for the view!

  • @louisjohnson6014
    @louisjohnson6014 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2021 ram trx and when I stop I feel a lil jerk and when I move forward I feel a lil jerk u ever had that problem with your truck

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this repair should help with it. Thanks for the view!

  • @MadDroneItl
    @MadDroneItl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tyler, so far no more clunks?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So far to good. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts, mine didn't start until about 5k miles originally. Thanks for the view!

  • @Strangerthingsvehicles
    @Strangerthingsvehicles ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started having this problem it feels a little bit like rearend lash It's driving me crazy just came across this video How long has it worked for

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      Some guys are saying it is coming back after some time, so far mine has been ok but I haven't driven a lot after the repair yet. Thanks for the view!

    • @Strangerthingsvehicles
      @Strangerthingsvehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter I did the Recall myself it wasn't for my drive shaft number but it seemed to fix it I do still feel like I have a bit of lash though when I go from reverse to drive But it definitely stopped the clunking noise when I was breaking or accelerated

  • @Strangerthingsvehicles
    @Strangerthingsvehicles ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a late 22 and the TSB doesn't correspond to my drive shaft It's saying something about a ring and pinion adjustment have you heard of that

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      No that is weird send the last 8 digits of your VIN number and I can look.

    • @Strangerthingsvehicles
      @Strangerthingsvehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter i did The recall but it only lasted about 3 weeks

    • @Strangerthingsvehicles
      @Strangerthingsvehicles ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter I thought I sent the last 8 of the vin last night I guess it didn't go through when my wife gets back I will send it

  • @RMC2021
    @RMC2021 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done this twice. Seems to only last a few thousand miles. I guess this will become part of my oil changes now. Have you had the same result?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They all seem to slowly come back after 5k miles or so it seems.

    • @RMC2021
      @RMC2021 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad mine isn’t the only one. Thanks for the reply!

    • @Mr-Bogs
      @Mr-Bogs ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter Have you tried using a different type of grease? Someone in a forum said that Amsoil Synthetic Multi-Purpose did well for him. Though he never replied with a follow up regarding the issue... maybe that's a good sign?

  • @Captain_Brown_Beard
    @Captain_Brown_Beard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2019 Bighorn 4x4 does this as well, has a different style yoke too

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be interesting to see if you could also add some type of lube on the splines to get it to stop. Thanks for the view!

    • @Captain_Brown_Beard
      @Captain_Brown_Beard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter my shaft looks different than the TRX. The yoke slides into the transfer case instead. You think it needs lubed as well. My dumb brain was thinking the case fluid was doing the job

  • @mvining7
    @mvining7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to love that magic grease 🤣

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's hope it works! lol

  • @joshnolastname407
    @joshnolastname407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol I've used that stuff in dme and assembling gearboxes

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice hopefully it lasts! Thanks for the view!

  • @willyfistergash4514
    @willyfistergash4514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the view!

  • @MaximZharov
    @MaximZharov ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello bro! For how long the grease stayed inside? Mine is 5k miles and clunking pretty good. Looking forward to put some grease too

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you had the dealership repair done yet?

    • @MaximZharov
      @MaximZharov ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TylerPotter nope! We do not have official dealerships in my country unfortunately. Company that sold me the truck said that the driveshaft is maintenance free. But it is still clunking…)

  • @williamdavidson3342
    @williamdavidson3342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 👌👌👌👌👌👍

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the view!

  • @TRX2021
    @TRX2021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tyler, I was wondering if your clunk has returned? I had my TSB for the Clunk done and it went away for about 8k miles and now its starting to return... Has yours? Also the spring lean my dealer wouldnt do saying there is no SB or Recall for that... Is this true?
    Thanks

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought I have felt it once or twice but at least mine seems way better so far. Also the Service bulletin number for the suspension issue is 02-004-22 that should apply for 2021-2022 TRX's

    • @TRX2021
      @TRX2021 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tyler Potter The Driveshaft issue is still not like it was and as you said I have felt it a few times but not like it was, I'm just concerned it's on the way back...Thanks for the TSB#....I'm debating on getting a 2023 but still back and fourth on keep mine for a while and get the last year of the TRX....Or I think it's the last year....Again thanks for always replying and be awesome to help...

  • @larsmatheney8307
    @larsmatheney8307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Tyler, how many miles have you put on the truck since you did this? I just purchased the repair kit and planning on doing it myself.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually took 2 longish trips right after the repair totaling 800ish miles. So far it has been good, I keep thinking I will feel it (very very slightly) every now and again but it might just be me overthinking it lol Thanks for the view!

    • @fakeusa
      @fakeusa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TylerPotterhow is it now? Still quiet??

  • @timc5415
    @timc5415 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did it solve the problem of the klunk, you never said.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They all seem to last around 5k miles and then start to come back.

    • @timc5415
      @timc5415 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe they should add a grease zerk there.

  • @harisarif
    @harisarif 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are the newer 23 24s also affected by this sir?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is a good question I don't think I have had a 23 or 24 come in with the issue yet. Thanks for the view!

    • @mikerocha5678
      @mikerocha5678 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TylerPotter I had a 2021 with the issue and now a 2023 with the issue. Is there an updated TSB for 2023 trucks? I can only find the one for 2022 and older.

  • @Seb318
    @Seb318 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I get a 2023 will this be fixed?

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would assume they are putting the newer grease in the new trucks but I'm not 100% sure. Thanks for the view!

  • @jeffb5713
    @jeffb5713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it will really needs a grease fitting , this is not a fix , it will be a regular maintenance deal . it will return

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it will be interesting to see how long it lasts. Thanks for the view!

  • @Bob-s5s
    @Bob-s5s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is normal for all trucks. Grease it and move on

  • @ahmedalameri1528
    @ahmedalameri1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have same issue on my trx very annoying

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So far the "fix" seems to have taken care of it. Thanks for the view!

  • @HVACOG
    @HVACOG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clutch as always.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the view!

  • @jamesbeazley9268
    @jamesbeazley9268 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of my proctologist

  • @SnakrGarage
    @SnakrGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a band-aid, the clunk will come back sooner than later.

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are probably correct hopefully they will come out with a better fix. Thanks for the view!

  • @pounderish
    @pounderish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boil the boot guy lol

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anything would have helped! lol Thanks for the view!

  • @cordel666giglesworth6
    @cordel666giglesworth6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    a brand new truck and it already making noises get rid of it

    • @TylerPotter
      @TylerPotter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The supercharger whine makes it all worth it though lol Thanks for the view!

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty much all trucks with a two-piece drive shaft have this drive shaft moving issue. It's been evident in Ford trucks for 20 years