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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Default Tire/wheel well problem, can shake back and forth by hand

2004 dodge dakota 3.7l v6

When i drive and turn i can hear a pop in my left front wheel well, sometimes when I hit bumps as well. When stationary i can literally rock the tire back and forth, something is very loose. Just replaced the wheel bearing so it can't be that. Any Ideas?? thanks.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Ball joints tie rods?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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My guess is ball joints, as well. Have somebody else rock the tire back and forth while you lie on the ground and watch to see what's moving.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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as stated thats a dead giveaway for ball joints. Its a cheap fix but an expensive one if left unattended to where it will destroy other parts not to mention a danger on the road.
 
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