Hello all. First time posting in the forum. I have a 06 Dakota 4.7L 4x4 that I've owned for just over a year now. 142,000km. I'm having an issue with a rattling noise coming from the steering column or beyond. The issue only occurs when going over bumps and when the steering wheel is in the straight position.
If i have and tension on the steering wheel like going around a bend the noise will not occur.
After some research I believe the issue is the intermediate steering shaft. I've inspected it and there is definitely play in the two u-joins in the shaft. So, I'm planning on pulling the trigger next week and buying one. Just wanted to see if anyone here has experienced this issue.

Thanks.

Thanks for the quick reply.

thanks for the reply. I was gonna go through Rock auto. But I'll definitely check out your suggestion.

nice! I just pulled my old one out last night in between periods of the hockey game lol.
When reinstalling did you put the bottom or top in first?

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just finished mine as well! Steering wheel feels better then it ever has since I owned the truck.

Thanks all!