I have an '06 Ram 4x4 quad cab big horn. I have a leveling kit with a set of 35x12.50 on it. They clear with ease so I dont think it is related. While driving, every now and then I get a metal grinding sound. If the wheel rotates 100 times maybe I get the noise 10 of those rotations. To put in to some kind of perspective, it sounds like an elctric high-power tool vibrating on a thin metal sheet. I have a dust cover that is semi bent but it doesn't sound like it coming from that tire. It also happens every now and then when I take a right turn. The sound comes from I think to be the left, as when I am driving down the road. Any ideas?? This problem is no good. Nothing like backing out a parking space with a nice truck and that loud grind to randomly happen. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

**note** I got my truck stuck DEEP a few weeks ago. The sound wasnt there before that** Any parts that come to mind that might bend on my front end being burried on a downward slope??**

 

If you lift the tire off the ground and spin it over my hand do you get the noise? It could be the wheel bearings but also might not make the sound unless there is a load or pressure on the tire.

IDK much about a 4wd trans front parts so I cant help there.

 

I was thinking it was the wheel bearings too starting to go. It doesnt do it all the time so I know they are not all the way shot. I havent been able to take the tire off yet.

 

you wont be able to tell until you check for front end wear.
a grinding could be wheel bearing, rotors, bend brake hardware/shims, axle bearing inside c205f