2005 Dodge Dakota passenger side ping

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
38,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEVINZEK
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i bought a 05 dakota 3 mnts ago last week i noticed every time i hit a small bump in road the passenger side makes a loud pinging noise almosy feels like syhing is loose thougt it was bed at first but its more than that any clue to what the noise is? also front end grinds a lot when cutting wheels reel tight front?
Feb 5, 2009 at 12:36 AM
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First make sure the front brakes are good and not cutting the rotors. Next, you need to lift the front of the truck and check for play in the balljoints, and all front end components. Also, check the shocks, coils...

Joe
Feb 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM