I have an 2005 dodge ram 1500 and when i am in 4x4 mode it is ruff and alot of virbration up front and i also get a howl sound at the front. is this normal or is there something wrong?

 

Do you have a leveling kit?

 

Yes i have a 2" level kit on and has been on for the last 2 years.

 

Jack the front up, go under there and shake all the ball joints cv axles and everything else to see if anything is loose. If those are fine, then your gears might need a look. Does it grind at all?

 

It doesnt grind at all and I just finished changing the gear oil a month ago and there were no pieces of metal in the oil. I do have BF goodrich truck tires on there and thought that that may be the virbration but if it is what would the whining sound be?

 

Check your CV axles...

 

I'd check the u-joints in your cv shafts. you shouldnt be able to move them at all. If there is play, they are likely worn and need replacement.

 

Should I check it while in 4x4 mode and how much play? Any at all or should it be real tight?

 

If it is the cv joints is it caused fron the level kit or just a wearing our part from time of use.?

 

Is it better to just replace the cv joints or the whole shaft?