Not sure rear axle or brakes

Tiny
MASOY
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  • 2005 DODGE RAM
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 121,020 MILES
Had swapped rear axle assembly from 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and put it in my truck listed above, it is a 1500. Rear of truck on jack stands. With out brake assembly on rear axle assembly runs great. Both left/right wheel move smoothly and no noise from rear axle. I just put new brake pads/calipers on. I have the "L" caliper on driver's side and "R" on the passenger side. Everything has been greased, clips, slide pins. When I put the truck in "drive" still up on jack stands tires off, the passenger side spins and stops when brake is applied. The driver side does not move. I just purchased these brake pads/calipers yesterday. Help!
Monday, June 26th, 2017 AT 6:44 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Nothing you mentioned suggests there's a problem. Block the right brake rotor by sticking a screwdriver into one of the cooling slots, then you'll see the left rotor spin. One side always has more friction and will be the one that doesn't spin unless the free side is locked up.
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 AT 8:34 PM

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