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Old 02-20-2010, 08:02 PM
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I have a 2000 Dakota 3.9 Sport. I just had all the front ball joints replaced, and a whole new rear end put on it and still having this problem. When I accelerate and turn left it feels like a grind coming from the back somewhere. It doesnt do it when I go right. I have 200lbs of sand in the back for the winter. I've noticed its worse with the weight back there. When the weights out it rarely does it.. Any help would be appreciated thanks..
 
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Old 02-20-2010, 08:38 PM
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right rear wheel bearing.
 
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Its more like a popping than a grind. Wouldnt the bearings be different with the new rear axle? I thought the bearings were located in the axle right behind the shaft the brakes and wheel connects to? It did this with the old axle. Thanks for the Info
 
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oh i missed the part about a whole new rear assembly! hmmm...... i dunno man.
 
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I installed my muffler system so it wasnt the best way.. Ive talk to alot of people and nobody has ever heard of that type of problem unless its from the ball joints, rear end, and wheel bearings..All of those have been replaced, Im gonna look in to my exhaust next I think when I turn left it could be moving right and bouncing of my frame..
 



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