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2005 Ram Front End Rattle/Clunking (AT LAST FIXED TODAY)

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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have you tried replacing the dodge with a tundra?


 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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I will not go there[:@]
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Well I have an update for you all.
I spoke with the service manager today. He said they have done everything they can and cannot fix the issue. He told me I need to file for arbitration (Lemon Law) He said maybe when I do that, it will get the engineers from the corpinvolved. So at this time they have asked me to come get the truck.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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have you tried replacing the dodge with a tundra?




I will tell you what, I sure have been thinking about it
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Well I have another update for the forum.
The truck was brought back to the dealer Tuesday per Chrysler's request. They have flown a few big wigs in to investigate the noise. So I have two high ups, regional manager and the service manager working on it all day tomorrow. So I hope with the big guns here they will come up with something.

This time I requested a loaner and they approved it. I got me a 2006 Ram quad2wd with the 4.7. Funny they give me a truck to com pair mine too, this thing drives like a caddy compared to mine with the loud front end.

I Will let you all know in the next few days what happens with the big wigs looking at it
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Very Good
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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seeing that they don't mind putting parts in it, after they put the rack and the steering column in it that isn't going to fix it why don't you get them to throw sway bar links in it to fix this problem.
Well I have some good news. After going back and forth debating to replace the Rack and pinion system. As one last ditch effort the boys from the corporate office said to do it and fixed the issue. This was the best news I have had for a while. I drove it home from the dealer today and it was silent!!!

So the rack and pinion system was the issue the entire time.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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OK did they tell you if it was the bushings or the inside of the rack?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Interesting. Wonder who makes the racks for Chrysler. Looks more and more like it a typcial CHRYSLER problem rather then a model issue. Wifey already needed one in the 06 Caravan SXT ... luckily, just under warranty.

 
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Do you have the Reps. Name
 
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