4WD help?
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Sounds to me like your CAD housing isn't doing its job and is basically keeping 4WD engaged.
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Does it do it turning left too? If not then I'd lean toward a busted right u-joint.
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And you've replaced that u-joint already. I'm pretty heavily leaning toward the CAD housing stuck in the 4WD position, but it should hop turning both ways if that were the case.
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You have the 01 FSM?
I'd be attempting to pull the CAD housing off and make sure the fork is on the correct side for 2WD use.
I'd be attempting to pull the CAD housing off and make sure the fork is on the correct side for 2WD use.
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Yes, Center Axle Disconnect that engages the axle shafts to work the 4x4
2001 Dodge Ram FSM
http://www.ramforum.com/f77/2nd_gen_service_manual-986/
2001 Dodge Ram FSM
http://www.ramforum.com/f77/2nd_gen_service_manual-986/
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I am honestly not sure how to reply to that question. lol
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Sounds to me like the U-joint is in a bind. If it isn't in straight it will make the caps too tight and the joint won't move freely making a hop. But could also be the Axle disconnect not disconnecting. You are correct that the axle shaft on the passenger side will not seat all the way in if the collar is in the wrong spot. You also will notice that the hub is not seated. The hub is what holds that axle in place. I say pull the CAD and check the collar. Make sure it is disengaged. If you have to take the collar out and seal it back and see if the hop goes away.
