hello all just recently my truck 08 ram 2500 4x4 started making this loud squiking noise when going from stop to go and noise goes away after 15 mph i check the rear gears and all ujoints and they are fine so im lost and looking for ideas thanks all for your help

 

Joel,

Only one communication I could find on the issue and it dealt with shocks. It does not mention squeaking but I am posting it just in case. Here it is.

Issue Description:

If the vehicle has a clunking or loose lumber noise coming from the front or rear suspension, the shocks may need to be replaced to address the noise issue. The noise can usually be heard at speeds below 20 mph and temperatures at or below 40F when hitting bumps.
Refer to Service Bulletin 02-003-08 for the proper diagnostic procedure and updated part number.


NUMBER: 02-003-08
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: June 20, 2008


SUBJECT:
Front and/or Rear Shock Absorber May Exhibit A Clunking / Loose Lumber-Like Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacement of the vehicle shock absorbers

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a clunking-like sound when traveling over small inputs
(bumps and dips) in the road. This clunk-like sound is sometimes described as being
similar to the sound that “loose lumber” may make when loose boards strike each other.
This condition is more noticeable during cold ambient conditions below 4°C (40°F), and at
lower vehicle speeds when background noise is less. The sound may come from the front
and/or rear shock absorbers.
This condition is due to internal components within the vehicle shock absorber.
DIAGNOSIS:
Perform the following steps in a safe environment/area that is away from other vehicles
and people. Locate a safe area that has small bumps which will excite the vehicle
suspension and shock absorbers.
1. Drive the vehicle at a vehicle speed below 16 KMH (10 MPH).
2. Place the transmission into neutral.
3. WITHOUT LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN, turn the engine off.
4. Allow the vehicle to roll over the small inputs (bumps).
5. If the shock absorber clunk / loose lumber-like sound is present, perform the repair

 

its not the shocks even on flat ground with no bumps i can have the truck crawl and it will make the noise

 

Parking brake dragging inside the rear rotors?

 

nope pulled both wheels and checked no brakes hanging up but when roatate the tires up in the air with truck off put in drive you can hear the noise in the shaft.

 

UJOINT DRY time to replace them.