Need a new heater core, presumably.

Dropping it off @ firestone in the morning. U joint maybe.

No worries. Just thought I'd get a second opinion if I could. Cheers.

Looks like a solid front axle. The output shaft u joint could be gone. Might be the wheel hub bearing. Front diff or front diff drive shaft.

Jack up front end side and turn tire by hand listen for clunking.

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Dropping it off @ firestone in the morning. U joint maybe.

No worries. Just thought I'd get a second opinion if I could. Cheers.

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Honestly though find a local Indy that knows their stuff.
Midas techs and such are not very good.

Typically wheel bearings will show with inside shoulder tire wear before they clunk

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Same 99 dodge 1500 5.9l Laramie reg cab its always been.

Also said no codes.

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Anyone have a minute to peek @ the driver front side of my truck this morning? Just a visual inspection with some contextual understanding because im hoping for an 'a-ha' moment. My truck sounds angrier than usual when I turn but only in 4 wheel drive, apparently. Least that's when its noticeable.

Kind of a loud creak & wobble, maybe. Almost like its not engaged or ?

(Ray1970: same 99 Ram 5.9 reg cab Laramie slt its always been - lol)

My option for the repair is limited to firestone but historically they've lied & I'm not thrilled about going there so I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what to expect beforehand. Need to sort this quickly for the weekend.

Please & thank you - Xa

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Without seeing it I would guess front diff or a drive shaft/axle.
Make model and year?


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I would guess, judging by her post, that it is a 1999 Ram with the 5.9l engine.

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Yeah but which 5.9l?

No unusual wear on the tire.

Quick question for you all. Oddly, only in reverse & when the truck is moving or not, I turn the wheel & hear a rapid click clack click sound from under the hood... both left & right turns. At its worst when at the full turn of the wheel. Power steering fluid? Pump? New one to me but seems like the first place to start yes?

Update... does it in drive now too only less so. Other thought might be the steering box?

Ugh I hate this truck.

Ok... last guess. It reminds me of when I have hydraulic issues with the plow. Suppose that's why I went to the steering fluid notion first.

I'm going to go sort the obvious & see if I can narrow it down to that or something else. Cheers for any suggestions in the interim.