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NewbWithAtruck Dec 16, 2021 05:15 PM

This Can't be Good
 
https://www.facebook.com/t.edmondmohun/videos/487302139480047 video


What am I looking at?
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI 5.7 1/2 ton

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/dodgefo...2d12469a26.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/dodgefo...533e2bd9da.jpg

NewbWithAtruck Dec 16, 2021 10:43 PM

I don't know anything about mechanical stuff. I was hoping that at least someone on these forums would know what this part is and if it is safe to drive the 60 miles it is to the nearest mechanic.

Prismatic Dec 17, 2021 02:17 AM

Doesn't look twisted. Just looks like the boot got kinked. It happens.

As long as the inner and outer CV joints are still one unit, and you don't have any odd clicking noises while turning, it's fine.

NewbWithAtruck Dec 17, 2021 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by Prismatic (Post 3532534)
Doesn't look twisted. Just looks like the boot got kinked. It happens.

As long as the inner and outer CV joints are still one unit, and you don't have any odd clicking noises while turning, it's fine.


Thanks for responding.
If you watch the top video it does have a loud clicking noise when I turn the rod. When driving it makes an extremely loud clicking noise. When turning the vehicle it is no worse than when driving straight.

HeyYou Dec 17, 2021 09:44 AM

I see pics, but, no video.

NewbWithAtruck Dec 17, 2021 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by HeyYou (Post 3532559)
I see pics, but, no video.

odd. Sorry, let me try just posting the link again.

https://www.facebook.com/1761954028/videos/487302139480047/

NewbWithAtruck Dec 17, 2021 12:59 PM

Okay, I was just told that it looks like a boot is twisted on the half shaft (axle?) and that it twisted out. Not safe to drive. Can anybody confirm this information, please?

Dodgevity Dec 17, 2021 03:24 PM

I was going to say it's a non-issue, then I read your post about the loud clicking noise. Go ahead and change the axle then.


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