I just got an 04 ram. I have had more problems with this truck than i have had with trucks that had blown engines.

one problem that im finding might not actually be a problem is a noise i hear while shifting.

other than the clunk when it finally goes into gear, for a moment before i hear kind of a "slipping" noise. I lisetened to 2 other rams that had a simular noise. the difference is theirs was kind of a buzzing noise. one truck the same year with more miles than mine, and a newer one with less.

mine sounds the same, but without the buzz (i am going to listen to it again next time i see it to be sure)

does yours make a sound when you shift into gear?

 

This is normal. My 02's done the buzz since I bought it new. I think you'll find other guys chime in with the same thing on their trucks.

 

weird. well. the clunk aftward still doesent seem like it should be that way.