Clunking noise in my 2008 dodge ram megacab when in 4WD

[HuntForHorns]

A couple weeks ago I noticed a slight vibration on the front right side of my truck going down the highway. I figured it was a wheel out of balance so I rotated the tires. No help, still has the vibration.

When I got to the farm I switched it to 4WD and it engaged fine but makes a clunking noise on every rotation while in 4WD. This happens in 4HI and 4Low. I tried backing up/disengaging several times and it didn't fix it.

I am sure some of you guys have experienced similar issues. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[AntlerCollector]

U-joint on the front drive shaft maybe.

[Mike D]

Most likely a front hub going bad.


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[HuntForHorns]

Most likely a front hub going bad.


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How can I test it to see if that is what it is?

[S-3 Ranch]

U-joint on the front drive shaft maybe.

My f 250 had that noise and it was U-joint

[deerplanter]

Jack up the tire and see if it has play top and bottom or side to side. Look behind the hub and see if the drive line has play.

[sotx]

A couple weeks ago I noticed a slight vibration on the front right side of my truck going down the highway. I figured it was a wheel out of balance so I rotated the tires. No help, still has the vibration.

When I got to the farm I switched it to 4WD and it engaged fine but makes a clunking noise on every rotation while in 4WD. This happens in 4HI and 4Low. I tried backing up/disengaging several times and it didn't fix it.

I am sure some of you guys have experienced similar issues. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Buy a Ford

[HuntForHorns]

oval hose

Jack up the tire and see if it has play top and bottom or side to side. Look behind the hub and see if the drive line has play.

I jacked it up and there is no play in the wheel at all. Everything seems tight. I will have a friend come over and see if he can help me tell where the noise is coming from for sure.

[S-3 Ranch]

I jacked it up and there is no play in the wheel at all. Everything seems tight. I will have a friend come over and see if he can help me tell where the noise is coming from for sure.

Put on the parking brake, put it in neutral, manually and visual check the drive shaft, maybe scotch up the wheels for safety

[Big Lee]

Likely a front hub going bad or front axle joint.

[Traildust]

I jacked it up and there is no play in the wheel at all. Everything seems tight. I will have a friend come over and see if he can help me tell where the noise is coming from for sure.

Get a pry bar and see if the drive axle U-joint moves around. Thats what it sounds like.

[MadHatter]

Buy a Ford

You misspelled Toyota

[deerplanter]

Sounds like drive line, I'm not familiar with dodge , could be axle and u joint.

[HuntForHorns]

i had a friend come over a confirm it is in the front right. Probable the U joint but i took a prybar and cant find any play in it. Wheel bearing has no play in it either but it only happens in 4wd mostly when going forward.

Thanks for the help guys.

Is that one easy to change or should i take it to a mechanic.?

[Traildust]

i had a friend come over a confirm it is in the front right. Probable the U joint but i took a prybar and cant find any play in it. Wheel bearing has no play in it either but it only happens in 4wd mostly when going forward.

Thanks for the help guys.

Is that one easy to change or should i take it to a mechanic.?

Big socket and torque wrench. I think that hub nut is 260ft.lbs