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04 1500 rear Chatters on tight slow turns, Can I mix Friction Modfiers?

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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Default 04 1500 rear Chatters on tight slow turns, Can I mix Friction Modfiers?

Hi, I changed the fluid about 2,000 miles ago with Amsoil sever gear, I also added a bottle of Mopar Friction modifier, During slow tight turns and I think it does it more on right turns Ill get a little bit of chatter and the wheel will also spin a little ( Right turn rear right tire will spin )

How much chatter is normal? Should I add a bit more modifier? I was thinking of adding ford this time as this is what the dodge dealer recommended to me ( I bought the mopar stuff anyway ).
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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My 08 has done this since new. Even after having new bearings installed and new fluid by the dealer. It is a sign of the clutches being tight, but you can add some of the Ford additive if you don't like it. It shouldn't hurt anything.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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Its only on real tight turns, On black top, Grass,dirt it dont matter the inner wheel spins a bit also during this.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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It wouldn't hurt to put a bottle of Ford modifier in it.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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I am starting to wonder if it is normal as it only does it during really tight turns. I can go in circles no problem, but if I turn real sharp leaving drive way itll chatter.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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No problem mixing brands. I've always added to synthetics that have it in there and I have no clue what brand they have in them.

I will also mention, you should never turn your wheel to full lock unless absolutely necessary. Not only does it prematurely wear front end components but also is not good for power steering pump, rack, etc.

Show me someone with a leaky rack and I'm betting they constantly turn till to full lock...
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 10:11 AM
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I never turn it to the point you hear the pump making noise.
 
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