Need a new heater core, presumably.

[ChickNorris]

Dropping it off @ firestone in the morning. U joint maybe.

No worries. Just thought I'd get a second opinion if I could. Cheers.

[Erni]

Looks like a solid front axle. The output shaft u joint could be gone. Might be the wheel hub bearing. Front diff or front diff drive shaft.

Jack up front end side and turn tire by hand listen for clunking.

[Erni]

Dropping it off @ firestone in the morning. U joint maybe.

No worries. Just thought I'd get a second opinion if I could. Cheers.

Honestly though find a local Indy that knows their stuff.
Midas techs and such are not very good.

[Wulf202]

Typically wheel bearings will show with inside shoulder tire wear before they clunk

[MrPrena]

Same 99 dodge 1500 5.9l Laramie reg cab its always been.

Also said no codes.

Anyone have a minute to peek @ the driver front side of my truck this morning? Just a visual inspection with some contextual understanding because im hoping for an 'a-ha' moment. My truck sounds angrier than usual when I turn but only in 4 wheel drive, apparently. Least that's when its noticeable.

Kind of a loud creak & wobble, maybe. Almost like its not engaged or ?

(Ray1970: same 99 Ram 5.9 reg cab Laramie slt its always been - lol)

My option for the repair is limited to firestone but historically they've lied & I'm not thrilled about going there so I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what to expect beforehand. Need to sort this quickly for the weekend.

Please & thank you - Xa

Without seeing it I would guess front diff or a drive shaft/axle.
Make model and year?


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I would guess, judging by her post, that it is a 1999 Ram with the 5.9l engine.

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1999 Dodge 1500 5.9l Laramie reg cab

[Wulf202]

Yeah but which 5.9l?

[ChickNorris]

No unusual wear on the tire.

[ChickNorris]

Quick question for you all. Oddly, only in reverse & when the truck is moving or not, I turn the wheel & hear a rapid click clack click sound from under the hood... both left & right turns. At its worst when at the full turn of the wheel. Power steering fluid? Pump? New one to me but seems like the first place to start yes?

[ChickNorris]

Update... does it in drive now too only less so. Other thought might be the steering box?

Ugh I hate this truck.

[ChickNorris]

Ok... last guess. It reminds me of when I have hydraulic issues with the plow. Suppose that's why I went to the steering fluid notion first.

I'm going to go sort the obvious & see if I can narrow it down to that or something else. Cheers for any suggestions in the interim.