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I have posted this under the 4th Gen section, but I am trying to expand my information/responses, to see if this is a RAM problem irrespective of generation.
I have found out something I am curious about, and wanted to ask other RAM owners about, and also if you have other generation MOPAR trucks or even non-MOPAR but with a similar body design.
Here is what is happening. My Dad (who also has a 4th Gen) was taking me to pick up my Warlock from an oil change, and he showed me something very odd. His is a '17 RAM 4x4 Quad Cab with a 345 Hemi, as far as I know, everything stock on it, no suspension upgrade, stock size wheels and tires, etc. While driving along, he rolled down just the back 2 windows, and there started being a bad vibration. He was going about 40 at the time, and the faster he went, the worse the shaking/vibration/sound got. It got so bad as to make our ears feel all stuffed up, like when you change elevation drastically. Rolling up the windows made the "problem" go away. Rolling them down again, it came back.
Now, I have tried the following on my truck. I do not know if it would have done the same with his. Presumably yes, because it is also a 4th Gen.
'21 Warlock, 4x4 Quad Cab with 345 Hemi, and the only change I made (so far) was an aftermarket K&N filter, and stock style, but blacked out lug nuts. Nothing that should change the operation that drastically.
I did the same test as he showed me, rolled down just the back windows, and the vibration started in. It starts about 40 or so, just like on his, and accelerating up to highway speeds, it keeps going. I had it up to 80 or so on the highway, but that section was being worked on, and was really rough. Couldn't tell if it was still there or not. But around town, it definitely was. Tried starting out with just the rear windows rolled down, and with the vibration happening, and then rolled down one of the fronts, and the vibration went away immediately. Didn't matter which side. Rolling up one of the rear windows also made the vibration go away.
Anyone else notice this? Or if not, could you try it next time you think of it and let me know what happens? Especially if you are in a different mfg/style truck, like on a RAM Crew Cab, 4th or 5th Gen.
Thanks in advance.
I have found out something I am curious about, and wanted to ask other RAM owners about, and also if you have other generation MOPAR trucks or even non-MOPAR but with a similar body design.
Here is what is happening. My Dad (who also has a 4th Gen) was taking me to pick up my Warlock from an oil change, and he showed me something very odd. His is a '17 RAM 4x4 Quad Cab with a 345 Hemi, as far as I know, everything stock on it, no suspension upgrade, stock size wheels and tires, etc. While driving along, he rolled down just the back 2 windows, and there started being a bad vibration. He was going about 40 at the time, and the faster he went, the worse the shaking/vibration/sound got. It got so bad as to make our ears feel all stuffed up, like when you change elevation drastically. Rolling up the windows made the "problem" go away. Rolling them down again, it came back.
Now, I have tried the following on my truck. I do not know if it would have done the same with his. Presumably yes, because it is also a 4th Gen.
'21 Warlock, 4x4 Quad Cab with 345 Hemi, and the only change I made (so far) was an aftermarket K&N filter, and stock style, but blacked out lug nuts. Nothing that should change the operation that drastically.
I did the same test as he showed me, rolled down just the back windows, and the vibration started in. It starts about 40 or so, just like on his, and accelerating up to highway speeds, it keeps going. I had it up to 80 or so on the highway, but that section was being worked on, and was really rough. Couldn't tell if it was still there or not. But around town, it definitely was. Tried starting out with just the rear windows rolled down, and with the vibration happening, and then rolled down one of the fronts, and the vibration went away immediately. Didn't matter which side. Rolling up one of the rear windows also made the vibration go away.
Anyone else notice this? Or if not, could you try it next time you think of it and let me know what happens? Especially if you are in a different mfg/style truck, like on a RAM Crew Cab, 4th or 5th Gen.
Thanks in advance.