Clanging noise underneath !

[Shawntawater]

I have a metal on metal clanging noise underneath ...that sounds like it's inside the exhaust....it doesn't speed up when I accelerate......it's a really annoying , random sound.....I immediately thought it was an exhaust hanger or skid plate or something like that......any ideas ?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

I cannot personally help you with your question; however, other members on this Forum that are much more knowledgeable than me will chime in.

 

[iamdub]

I have a metal on metal clanging noise underneath ...that sounds like it's inside the exhaust....it doesn't speed up when I accelerate......it's a really annoying , random sound.....I immediately thought it was an exhaust hanger or skid plate or something like that......any ideas ?

Heat shield, broken catalyst in the converter... So many possibilities.

My random clanging was the heat shield around the spare tire. The mounting tab broke.

 

[SnowDrifter]

I have a metal on metal clanging noise underneath ...that sounds like it's inside the exhaust....it doesn't speed up when I accelerate......it's a really annoying , random sound.....I immediately thought it was an exhaust hanger or skid plate or something like that......any ideas ?

There's a heat shield on top of the muffler, attached to the muffler. That's what was making noise on mine

 

[nick0789]

Do you hear it at idle, parked? If so, climb underneath and get in the general area of the sound and look around. I chased a sound down to one of cats a while back.