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2008 dodge ram 1500 hemi 4x4 big horn PROBLEMS!!
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Hesperia,CA
I know where you went wrong from the get go....Autozone 
haha. I plan on getting Bilstein's @ 30k Whether I need them or not. But I did recently find out I have a bad axle seal on passenger rear. Figures... I just did the Diff. service....
haha. I plan on getting Bilstein's @ 30k Whether I need them or not. But I did recently find out I have a bad axle seal on passenger rear. Figures... I just did the Diff. service....
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Seaside, CA
Did you find the problem?
If you haven't already, see if you can isolate the problem to ball joints. I know they usually squeak when back. But, if I'm not mistaken, they can also cause the rattling as described. I know its a lot different car, but my 99 Audi A4 had these symptoms and it was the ball joints on the multi-link. A very similar concept.
If you haven't already, see if you can isolate the problem to ball joints. I know they usually squeak when back. But, if I'm not mistaken, they can also cause the rattling as described. I know its a lot different car, but my 99 Audi A4 had these symptoms and it was the ball joints on the multi-link. A very similar concept.
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my 2007 Ram 1500 QC Big Horn just started making a rubbing/grinding type sound (low pitch not a squeak, not a clunk, not a rattle) when the left front goes over bumps, especially noticeable under low speed deep/high bumps like speed bumps or parking lot potholes/driveway ramp skirts. I bought the truck 3 weeks ago and it was fine.. figures.. not sure if I am looking at a bad shock, ball joint, CV joint, control arm bushing, tie rod, sway bar bushing or what... at least it came with a 45 day warranty - taking it in tomorrow..
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From: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Seems like a crap shoot with the '06+ coil over front ends. A LOT of guys have nothing but problems, a LOT of guys have problems when they try to level or lift the front end and many lift the hell out of it, abuse it, and report no problems at all!
As for shocks not being available for the '06+ coil over fronts, there are many brands that are out there. I know for a fact there are Monroes, Ranchos and Bilsteins for it, plus Rancho and Bilstein even make all-in-one shock and lift kits for your truck...
As for shocks not being available for the '06+ coil over fronts, there are many brands that are out there. I know for a fact there are Monroes, Ranchos and Bilsteins for it, plus Rancho and Bilstein even make all-in-one shock and lift kits for your truck...
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my 2007 Ram 1500 QC Big Horn just started making a rubbing/grinding type sound (low pitch not a squeak, not a clunk, not a rattle) when the left front goes over bumps, especially noticeable under low speed deep/high bumps like speed bumps or parking lot potholes/driveway ramp skirts. I bought the truck 3 weeks ago and it was fine.. figures.. not sure if I am looking at a bad shock, ball joint, CV joint, control arm bushing, tie rod, sway bar bushing or what... at least it came with a 45 day warranty - taking it in tomorrow..
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Pissed... picked up car, still makes the noise, suspension still sucks AND lost my wheel lock. GRR
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: San Diego
2007 Ram 1500 2x4 Front end/ suspension noise
Not sure if I’m hearing what everyone else is, but I’ve noticed with my truck, the noise is nonexistent when the brakes are applied. Even if it’s just slightly.
I’m also not sure what day I’m going to trade the thing in for a Nissan, but I’m afraid it will be sooner than later .
Thanks
I’m also not sure what day I’m going to trade the thing in for a Nissan, but I’m afraid it will be sooner than later .
Thanks
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I forgot to update this thread.. Took it back in and decided not to leave until they fixed it. Told them it was the strut, they said it wasn't. I made them replace it.. FIXED!
