1994 Dodge Ram Left Turn Noise

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SLF77
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hello i have a 1994 dodge ram 1500 2wd pickup.
when driving at low speeds when i trun left there is a sound from the driver side that sounds like a old rust gate opening but when truning to right the sound is not there i think it could b bad ball joint but am not sure
Dec 4, 2006 at 5:50 PM
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BOOTDOG
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thats my guess. look into the ball joint. you could also spray down any linkages with for example,( pb blaster), and lube any grease fittings to see if the sound goes away. if not look into the lower ball joint
Dec 5, 2006 at 10:34 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the driver-side ball joint. Spray linkages with a penetrant such as PB Blaster and lubricate any grease fittings. If the noise remains, inspect the lower ball joint.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD hears a rusty-gate sound from the driver side when turning left at low speed, but not when turning right, and suspects a ball joint. The expert agrees and suggests lubricating linkages and grease fittings, then checking the lower ball joint if the noise continues.

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