Blackbird

i get a weird vibration now when going down the highway and doing a lane change to the left or a sweeping left turn. one theory was maybe the axle bearings are worn? creates play? how can one tell? or am I way off base?

blitzace12

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usually u can tell if you hear a grinding. So when you turn you can tell wich side it is.

Blackbird

hmm there isn't any grinding....

Gramozeka

Does this happen during acceleration, coasting or cruising?

... Due to the very few details listed in the post I am going to say I had similar problem after finding and correcting excessive backlash the situation improved but did not go away completely. Looking for more solutions.

See if this will help:
http://dodgeram.org/tech/repair/axle...sis/page1.html

Blackbird

I think all of the above but I will pay close attention next drive to confirm if any of those situations makes it different.

6spdchevy

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i have the same problem but it only grinds/whines from 3rd gear and up as i accelerate. also ive been told my tranny needs a rebuild, and also i have a leak from my driver side axle and a leak from my ring and pinion..... =/

Supers

You'll have to jack the car up and check for play at the axle

CyberGrey Z28

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my rear wheel started making a noise then the right wheel was hot and smoking. thought the bearing might have seized so I parked it then drove a few hours later and the noise was gone/wheel was not longer smoking???

Early indications of a bad bearing? Ebrake problem?

Supers

That could also be a caliper dragging too.... you gotta check for play..

Blackbird

i have wondered about that too, the caliper drag. how do I check for play?

Supers

Jack it up just so it's off the floor a bit and see if you have any movement front and back and up and down, not the in and out play