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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 2dr Reg Cab 120.5

2006 Dodge Ram 1500
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.3' Bed
14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy
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August 24, 2012, 2:32 pm

Jack W
 

Question: clanking in rear of my 02 dodge ram

I have an 02 dodge ram quad cab 1500 and the is a loud clanking noise when i make a slow turn or back up....it almost sounds like the brakes are sticking but louder i replaced the back claipers and its still there the truck also jurks while it starts to clank.....best way to descibe the jurk is like ur turning in 4x4 on dry pavement


August 30, 2012, 8:49 pm

Richard W
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Without hearing your noise it will be hard to tell what your noise is. But I would start by checking front axel.


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