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[SamF]

Hi, I have an 03 with a quad cab and the 4.7 magnum. This is my first post but I have been reading the site for a while. With what i found on this site i realized i needed a new u-joint so i went to the shop and had one put on they only did the rear. but i still hear some noise. the shaking at hiway speed is gone but turning at under 5 mph makes a rattle that i didn't notice before. The shop said it isn't the front u-joint but probably a joint in the wheels does this sound right? I want to try to do it my self is it a job i could handle? any help is appreciated, i only started doing my own matinence a year ago and am learning a lot everyday. if i didn't post this in the right spot feel free to move it. thanks in advance

 

[Thegen58]

Try and "shake down" the front end, grab the tire at top and bottom and wiggle it then at 3 and 9. Any movement should indicate a problem with ball joints, tie rod ends, or wheel bearing. I also like to have a friend wiggle the steering wheel back and forth to check for movement in the joints. I'm no master mechanic and new to the site too but I think this is some sound advice, someone else will hopefully chime in. Also youtube is great for how to videos.

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Thegen is right do what he says.

 

[Ramlvr]

Hi and welcome to the forum.