Front End Hum

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jay_elliott

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Need a little help to see if anyone has experienced this. 2005 Ram ThunderRoad has a gentle hum coming from what sounds like the front end. Do I start with wheel bearings or look at the 4WD?

Any help or experiences would be appreciated.
 

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Welcome to the forum. I've never experienced anything like that with my trucks, but someone should chime in soon to help you out. :)
 

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Welcome to Ram Forum

i would start with bearings and other non 4x4 related stuff first
 

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Welcome to the forum. Is the truck still stock, hum at speed or all times? Hum in 2wd or only in 4x4? Got a few things to work off of, give us alill more info on whats going on.
 
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jay_elliott

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Truck front end hums at all times, everything is still stock (ThunderRoad package), turning doesn't effect it or braking. Pulling the wheels now to see the size socket for the wheel bearings? Guessing no one has had any wheel bearing issues with an '05?
 
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jay_elliott

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also, engaging 4wd doesnt effect it either
 

swamp_life hemi 05

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I have a wheel hub that has a small sound to it, mine is an 05 2wd though, ill be changing it when I have time

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jay_elliott

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is it a humming sound coming from the front end? Advance Auto stated the bearing and hub are sold together for $140 (4 wheel ABS jacked the price up $20)
 

swamp_life hemi 05

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Yup that's wat it is, I had it off putting the lift on my truck and turning it by hand it still made the sound, the drivers side didn't...

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Gonna have to check my wifes 05, only hum on hers is the tires.
 
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