Dodge 1500

1996 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEC10
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When I put my truck in 4wd and try pulling out another truck that may be stuck or accelerate quickly it jumps or bounces and I was wondering what causes this.
Dec 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are the tires spinning?
Mar 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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Yes the tires will spin like normal just that jumping when I accelerate.
Mar 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I thought maybe the tires were spinning and causing the jumping. Are you sure the engine doesn't have a miss under a load?
Mar 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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No I'm not sure but I think that it is when the tires are spinning that the only time the bouncing happens and only in 4wd
Mar 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I suggest checking the front universal joints on the drive shaft. Check them for excessive play and let me know what you find.

Mar 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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