Front wheels not engaging on 2014 Ram 1500 4wd

[JacobP01]

It does now lol

 

[BenchTest]

Well, I'd say you found your problem. Curious why the one you cut out looked new/recently installed. Seems suspect.

 

[JacobP01]

Well I purchased this truck less than a month ago. The one that was in the truck I have a high suspicion was the incorrect length.

 

[Grams]

Start your vehicle, foot on brake, shift into drive 3 seconds, shift to neutral 3 seconds, shift to reverse 3 seconds, shift back to neutral foot still on brake. Set the emergency/parking brake firmly. Then shift from neutral straight back to Park and shut if off. This will apply forward and reverse torque on drivetrain and then pausing on Neutral to give it a chance to relieve the torque, settling into Park with the parking brake set will prevent the vehicle from rolling either way and re-applying torque to the drivetrain. Then see if A) you can turn that shaft easier and more importantly B) drop that driveshaft to inspect.

Be aware that if this is done….AND if the 4WD selector is in Neutral…. the transmission PARK position will NOT prevent the vehicle from Rolling!
It’s always good practice to chock wheels and use jackstands when working beneath the vehicle.