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markp
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2002
19:22:31
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I inherited a 96 Dakota club cab from my father that had been wrecked and repaired.When you switch to 4wd it makes a metal on metal sound when you turn right or left. All of the drive train has been checked by a mechanic. You cannot hear the sound from the outside and it goes away if you remove the rear drive shaft. Anyone have any ideas or have you experienced any such problems?
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Knobbyman
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10/15/2002
15:37:54
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It goes away if u remove the rear drive shaft?
Only thing I can think of is perhaps.... the CV-Joint is binding.. under stress.
But that's like a REALLY!! long shot even if it was binding to make that noise.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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----Speed only breaks it faster----
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DakSport92
Dodge Dakota
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10/17/2002
20:50:32
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check your transmission mounts.The rubber cushion between the crossmember and the tranny tnd to corrode leaving slop in the mounts.The 15/16 nuts on the mounts will need to be heated and cooled once or twice to counter act the thread locking compound on the bolts.I hope this helps.
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DakSport92
Dodge Dakota
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10/17/2002
21:01:30
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It could very well be your front drive axles , commonly reffered to as CV joints.Is the metel on metal noise a clicking that gets faster the faster you go?If so, its safe to say you need to have your joints rebuilt , or purchase new/rebuilt ones.a chain store such as VIP, Autozone, and NAPA are your cheapest alternatives,going to the dealership will cost you twice as much. Again, good luck.
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markp
Dodge Dakota
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10/17/2002
21:49:23
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The CV joints have been checked by an experienced mechanic and also the noise disappears if you remove the rear drive shaft. The noise is constant irrespective of speed.
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