Clunking when turning

[f6maniac]

I bought a 2010 3150RL about 6 weeks ago and have towed it about 500 miles so far. The first day I picked it up I took it to the local high school parking lot to practice backing up. Will backing and turning I noticed a loud clank sound and noticed that one of the wheels on the trailer was toed in significantly from the other wheel. I was concerned but thought this might be typical when the tires scrub in a turn. But now whenever I make a turn I can hear a clunking sound from the suspension. I dont know if its the Mor-ryde spring equalizer or one of the axles. Has anyone had a similar problem?

[Jolu]

I had that clunking sound happen when my unit was new. Now it does not happen much. The wheels will have a toe effect when turning sharp or backing at sharp angles. If you look at those rubber equalizers you will see they will flex all over the place. I think the springs will move some also.

I would crawl under there and check all the bolts and nuts you can find to make sure they are secure and tight. U-bolts, shackle bolts, and those 4 bolts holding the equalizer (rubber spring) in the bracket. Probably what your are experiencing is normal from what I have experienced. I think most of the loud noise you hear will calm down with time.

BTW I like your choice of floor plans.

[bobivy]

Any sharp turn will result in all sorts of scary noises from in and around the axles/wheels/etc. They are normal.

[f6maniac]

Thanks for the reply. I already crawled under and torqued the axle U-bolts. I guess I will let the techs at the dealer look at it when I take in for a couple of cosmetic repairs noted in pre-delivery.

[Sierra 117]

I think the Mor-Ryde pin box will also clunk on tight turns and braking or starting.

[Waynem]

When ever turning extremely sharp, as stated noises will be heard and the wheels will skew.


When backing into a tight spot, clunking and creaking and snapping noises will be heard and your tires will look like they are warped. When you encounter that situation, pull straight ahead after backing in and let the tires/wheels straighten out, then back in straight. If you have to do this couple times, so be it. If you leave them askew you could break the bead on the rim and end up with a flat, plust it's just to much strain on the system.

[indy roadrunner]

I agree Waynem on this. In a jack knife situation when backing and the tires skew, I always pull forward a foot or so to "unload" the side scuff. It makes me feel better not to see so much side force on the tire walls.

[Fire5er]

All the above is good info and so very true. However, you may want to check the spring shackle bolts torque. On our very first outing to practice driving we had a shackle plate fall off onto the pavement. We had to call the dealer for emergency roadside repairs. Also you will find by doing a search on the forum of issues with shackle bolts not being torqued to the proper ft. lbs.