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  1. J

    Exhaust Manifold Passenger Side Bolts

    I have lived with an exhaust manifold leak on the passenger side for a while as I didn't want to tackle it during the winter. Now that warmer weather has come, I have started to work on it. No surprise the rear two bolts broke, but that is not where I am stuck at the moment. I have gotten the...
  2. J

    Clunk/shudder from Rear when starting turning from stopped

    I don't actually know. I will have to look into that.
  3. J

    Clunk/shudder from Rear when starting turning from stopped

    Yes, I used a different manufacturers friction modifier. My work schedule is such that getting into the Chrysler dealership when they are open basically means I would need to take time off work. Carquest had another friction modifier in stock and are open later than my end of work time, so I got...
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    Clunk/shudder from Rear when starting turning from stopped

    I have been fixing various things on my 2005 Ram. After doing some front-end work, the rear u-joint which was probably going for a while started producing a lot of vibrations at highway speeds. I replace the u-joints, and the last thing I have left is a shudder or clunkiness when starting from a...
  5. J

    He Me Figure Out Noise

    I have noise that I can't seem to trace down on my '05 Ram 1500 4.7L 4x4. It happens at various times while driving for no obvious reason. I can sometimes get it to happen when it has already started while cruising along when going up a slight rise by giving the truck a little more gas so the...
  6. J

    Hub Bolts Won't Loosen

    Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully, when I do the other side later this week it will be easier. This gave we a chance to inspect stuff while lying under the truck trying to figure things out. I did find I need to do the passenger's side axle seal. Something the add to the list.
  7. J

    Hub Bolts Won't Loosen

    I needed a bigger hammer to hammer on the bearing, so I ran out to the local Canadian Tire Store since they had them on sale. I was originally going to get a 2.5-pound club hammer, but I saw a 4.5-pound one with a slightly longer handle. Yes, it was more expensive, but once I got home it only...
  8. J

    Hub Bolts Won't Loosen

    Heat didn't work, but taking undoing the upper ball joint gave me enough room to fit my impact in. That made short work of the bolts. Now to get the assembly off. As usual up in the land of salt on the road, it is rust welded tight. It is hot and humid, so I am going to take a break before I...
  9. J

    Hub Bolts Won't Loosen

    I will hit it with heat and see if that will help. I was doing this manually as getting the impact on it was not working for me. I may have to see if I can figure a way to get the impact on it. I am pretty sure that the hammering action would help.
  10. J

    Hub Bolts Won't Loosen

    I was hoping to replace the front wheel bearing assemblies on my 2005 Ram 1500 4x4 this weekend. My back had different ideas, but it is getting better. I have the brakes off, the axle nut loosened, but the mounting nuts will not budge. I guess this shouldn't have surprised me since they are...
  11. J

    Jerky acceleration and no Cruise with P0344 Code 4.7

    Driving to work the truck ran fine, no issues at all. When I was leaving for home the check engine light was on, but at first it seemed fine until I pulled onto the highway. When accelerating it suddenly stopped accelerating and started to jerk and buck. The truck kept running, but wouldn't get...
  12. J

    2005 Ram 1500 4.7 TIPM removal

    I intermittently have weird electrical issues on my new to me 2005 Ram 1500. Feedback on it tends toward it being the TIPM, and my thinking was I would pull it out, open it, and see if there is corrosion. In my quest to do so I have found the nut that holds the main wire(s) running into it is...
  13. J

    Rapid ticking/clacking noise front passenger side

    I was driving to work today and cruising along at 100kph speed. Suddenly, there was a rapid ticking or clacking noise seemingly from the front passenger side. Turned off the radio. No change. Turned off the AC. No change. Tapped the brakes and it stopped and didn't come back. Any suggestions on...
  14. J

    Weird noise(s) when backing up

    I just got the time to jack up the back end. It is limited slip, both wheels turn in the same direction when I rotate one. I am planning on changing the fluid, so knowing this is good since I will need the friction modifier. I guess I should also get new retaining clips from the dealer before...
  15. J

    Weird noise(s) when backing up

    When it happened the wheels were turned to the right. I have not had any success in duplicating it. If I ever do, I will pull out my phone and try to record it.
  16. J

    Weird noise(s) when backing up

    I am not sure if I have a limited slip. I will jack it up and check tomorrow. The joys of purchasing a used vehicle. I was planning on changing the rear diff oil tomorrow, so I guess it would be good to know since with a limited slip I would need the friction modifiers.
  17. J

    Weird noise(s) when backing up

    Update. I have not been able to duplicate either noise, however, I did test things out in an empty parking lot. From a stop, wheels straight, no issues, nice and smooth. Starting from a stop with the wheels turned in either direction, there is a resistance-catching feeling at first, but it goes...
  18. J

    Weird noise(s) when backing up

    I am not sure where to post this, but today I had the opportunity to go for a longer drive with my new to me 2005 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4. Most of my driving up to now have been back and forth to work. When this happened I was in a parking lot and was trying to pull into a site. The turn was tight...
  19. J

    Brake Controller Install Help 2005 Ram 1500 SLT with Factory 4-Pin

    Thanks. I will check that out once I figure out the weird noise I had when I was backing up.
  20. J

    Brake Controller Install Help 2005 Ram 1500 SLT with Factory 4-Pin

    Thanks. There is a blue plug, so I am at least partly on the way. Time to get the pigtail and do the wiring.
  21. J

    Brake Controller Install Help 2005 Ram 1500 SLT with Factory 4-Pin

    I just picked up a 2005 Ram 1500 SLT that came with a factory 4-pin. In the years following one of the previous owners had installed a 7-Pin connector which at this point looks like it just patched into the 4-pin. I have been busy with bodywork to get it safety certified, but now that I am...
  22. J

    Things to look for

    I am considering purchasing a 2008 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Hemi. I was wondering what I should look for and be aware of when I am going over it? Thanks.

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