I’ve got a 00 Dakota SLT with 4x4, and it is starting to have a grinding sound that is very inconsistent. It tends to happen after I hit a bump, but not all the time. In order to get it to stop I must come to a stop, or slow down and swerve really hard to the right. If I could get any help on the direction to look for what’s wrong it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Front wheel bearing. Probably left side.

 

shock damage due to common issue of missing bump stop? maybe?