Chain Jingling?
 

Whenever I hit a bump, whether it be a pothole, major or minor, or the expanding joints at each end of a bridge, I hear a "jingling" sound from the right side (it seems) of the truck. I have crawled under it, and have no idea where it's coming from.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Change in the passenger side door. Probably slipped down through the panel when the window was down. Just my idea

I would check the exhaust - heat shields, clamps (if you have any), hangers, etc. Is your spare tire installed, if so is it tight? Make sure nobody played a trick on you and put nuts and bolts in your center cap. I have also heard the rods that lock/unlock the door and that work the door latch assembly make a noise if they arent installed in the plastic retainers. Just a few ideas.

Hmm. I'll take a look, thanks!

Ah.....well...I....found my problem, lol.


I also found out why the truck leans to the left slightly up front. My right side stabilizer link is GONE. Only the metal bolt remained, which jingled when I hit a bump.

Is it dangerous to drive it like that? I would highly doubt so, I mean, I've driven it a thousand miles with it that way, who knows how long before me.

I do plan on replacing it, but..I mean..does it really hurt anything?


Wasn't expecting that, lol.