moaning howling noise coming from front of truck while driving?

2008 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • 6.7L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLIVER26
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I have a moaning howling noise coming from the front of truck when I drive it starting around 8 MPH it doesn't do it in reverse. Checked and changed wheel bearings and had hubs done. New brakes. New A/C compressor. new tire on it. Checking power steering. Any suggestions?
Oct 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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I would make sure the truck is not stuck in 4x4 mode. Put the truck on a lift and have a helper start the truck and put it in gear to see if the front wheels spin when in 2wd mode. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. We need to hear the noise, so we know which direction to go to help you fix the car. It takes time to upload so please be patient.
Oct 20, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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OLIVER26
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I will try to send it, and we already put it up and ran it. It's not stuck in 4x4 mode.
Oct 20, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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OLIVER26
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Also, when it’s off the ground it doesn't do not make the sound.
Oct 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Also when it’s off the ground it doesnt do not make the sound
Oct 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Can you tell where the noise is coming from? If it doesn't make the noise when in the air, it will be a bearing. The next step is finding out where.
Oct 21, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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OLIVER26
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Will let your know, we think it's the carriage bearing.
Oct 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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Yep, the carriage or center support bearing can make this noise. Here is how to replace it in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Oct 22, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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OLIVER26
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We do not have a carrier bearing . Its a one piece drive shaft.
Oct 22, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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Okay, I guess that was for the long bed. What did you mean by the "carriage bearing" ?
Oct 23, 2024 at 9:19 AM