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Old 05-20-2007 | 11:38 PM
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Hey guys having a little trouble figuring out my issue here. I have a nasty rattle coming from my front end passenger side and im pretty sure its the tie rod end but i just was hoping to find some info to make sure. Any info would be appreciated.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 01:08 AM
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I am having that same noise from the same spot on my 04, started about 2 weeks ago and have no clue what it is.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 03:06 PM
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At any speed? at constant speed? does it go away when you let go of the gas?
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 11:49 PM
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I mainly hear it at low speeds such as parking lots for example when i go over speed bumps but also i can hear it all the way up to 40 mph when theres pot holes. I thought at first it was just the pot holes but when i noticed it goin over the speed bumps thats when i got worried.
 
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Old 05-22-2007 | 12:25 AM
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i had a similar noise from the front of my truck, it was comming from my hood adjusted and lubed hood bump stops
 
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Old 05-22-2007 | 03:58 AM
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You haven't put new shocks on lately, have you? I put new shocks on and the bottom bolt on my driver's side has backed out twice. Each time it sounded and felt like something was loose in the suspension. Each time I tightened it as hard as I could with a 1/2 inch rachet. If it does it again, I will put some tread sealant on it. I probably should anyways.
 
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Old 05-22-2007 | 04:29 AM
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same here man but i went to dodge and had them re torque everything. they said it was really lose lol. now its a body mount. there are four or five and they are rubber on metal and a simple pullin the bolt anhd coverin the bushin in grease will fix it. alot easier than replacing parts so try that first. there is one in front an right behind each shock and along the body towards the bed. mine are only at low speeds, liki turns into a parking lot at 10 mph or so. id grease the body mounts first then search else where. hope it helps and let us know what your final verdict is man. wish ya the best as squeakin noises drive me NUTS as well

how loud is it? can it be duplicated by pulling on the fender or pushing down on the front of the truck?
 
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Old 05-24-2007 | 11:34 PM
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Havent got around to doing anything to it yet but i appreciate the imput from everybody. I guess its like they say dodge folks stick together. Ok so i dont know if anyone actully says that but they should. Soon as i find out what it is ill let you guys know. and that 10 mph sounds like my issue so i hope its a grease fix and not a tie rod fix...god that could get expensive.
 




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