Rear End/Tires

[Bill]

Have a new problem that just came up on my2014, 2500 Laramie. With just a tad over 6 thousand miles, I started the truck, let it warm up. Once I turned to get on the highway, I pressed down on the pedal a little harder than I normally do because there was a string of traffic I didn't want to wait for. Just as I was turning and giving the truck power, I could feel what felt like the back tires were spinning and then a second or so, I could feel a "jerk" where it felt like the tires were grabbing the pavement. Let up on the pedal and pressed it down again. Same thing happened. Sound is coming from the rear Dif.

Once I managed to get up to cruising speed this no longer happened. Again, only when I apply pressure to the pedal. Roads were completely dry. No type of warning lights were on or flashing. Parked the truck at the store, did my thing and got back into the truck. Same thing happened again, once I applied pressure to the pedal.

Parked it in the shop but didn't have time due to family and friend still here for Bird Day to check anything under the truck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Probably another re-call sitting on somebody's desk at Chrysler, waiting to be sent out that would pretain to this. :>(

 

[Cummins12V98]

If you are running 80psi in the rear tires you are probably breaking them loose.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Maybe the traction control, sensing wheelspin, is hitting the brakes. Turn off the traction control, duplicate the takeoff and see what happens.......

Sam

 

[Newsa]

Describe the sound coming from the rear diff

 

[Bill]

If you are running 80psi in the rear tires you are probably breaking them loose.

No, not 80 lbs. right around 70.. When I said heavy on the pedal, it wasn't close enough to break traction. I have never been able to smoke the tires even when I first got the truck and it had OEM tires on it. It just won't do it. It's still doing it so to the dealer on Monday, sad to say

 

[Bill]

Maybe the traction control, sensing wheelspin, is hitting the brakes. Turn off the traction control, duplicate the takeoff and see what happens.......


Sam

Just tried that. Didn't help. I did say that I did apply more pressure to the pedal. This time I put the pedal to the metal and the tires didn't break traction. However, the original jerking and the clunking noise was 2x's louder. Tow truck will be here in the morning. 6,000 + miles and with the recalls and other problems, this is really starting to get on my nerves. My 2012 dodge didn't bother me nearly as much.

 

[sag2]

Why would you have it towed to the dealer?

 

[Bill]

Why would you have it towed to the dealer?

Now that it's getting worse I know it's far from a normal thing. Not wanting to make things worse. It's a free tow job.

 

[Loren]

Update?

Bill,

Is this resolved? What did it turn out to be?

-- Loren

 

[RVTRKN]

My 2014 rear end scrambled at @ 15K miles, the entire axle housing and bearings and gears were replaced.

 

[Newsa]

My 2014 rear end scrambled at @ 15K miles, the entire axle housing and bearings and gears were replaced.

Seems like this happens often. Or more often than any other driveline problem. Is it quality control? Or the factory lube? Any opinions?

I went to a slightly heavier lube when servicing my differential. It seems to heat up pretty fast.

 

[RVTRKN]

I attributed it to the 3:42, but according to the dealer the Axle tubes weren't set correctly and caused misalignment. Now how the hell that didn't get caught in quality control, is a mystery.

 

[Newsa]

I attributed it to the 3:42, but according to the dealer the Axle tubes weren't set correctly and caused misalignment. Now how the hell that didn't get caught in quality control, is a mystery.

Unless i read this thread wrong, it does appear that it only happens in the 3500 with 3.42's?

 

[RVTRKN]

I don't know about only in the 3500's, mine is a 2500, but with the service bed, it weighs in at 10K GVW.

 

[AH64ID]

The 2500 axle is rated for over 10k lbs, SRW or DRW, and only requires 75w-90 per AAM not Dodge/Ram. The 3500 11.8 is supposedly rated slightly higher, but either way they are overkill. There must have been a QC mishap.

 

[Bill]

Bill,

Is this resolved? What did it turn out to be?

-- Loren

Loren: yea it's resolved in the mind of the service manager but by
No means in my mind. It's MY fault for flooring the pedal and making the
tires spin. I have to wonder what other lame brained excuses they will come up with
next. The EVIC showing 55 mph and in a second it was showin "K" ph. My fault again. Said I changed it.
Also two past due recalls I wasn't aware of - RE-FLASH time (again)! I just don't know what the problem is but
now I have the loud clunking noise when I put it in or take it out of 4 wheel drive. Was told to let the RPM's
drop down. Tried it to no avail. Yesterday morning it was -2 degrees. Had the engine block heater plugged in all night.
Started the truck to warm it up. EVIC screen was grey and nothing worked on it. Stayed that way about 1/2 an hour.
Never had that happen before and thought the cold temp might be the cause. But it's been colder out and no problems.
Any input on that? Bottom line Loren, I think my service mgr and most of, not all, the mechanics only get paid so much
to work on any given problem. Can't solve the problem, blame the truck owner or say it's normal. Have a great New Year.

 

[Bill]

My 2014 rear end scrambled at @ 15K miles, the entire axle housing and bearings and gears were replaced.

Any kind of warning signs before it went? Clunking??

 

[Loren]

Bill,

Sorry to hear about the way you were treated. I won't be any help at all with this issue. My truck (the 2008) doesn't have anywhere near the amount of electronics on it as the new ones do. I'm in this thread because I'm getting ready to see about buying a 2016 and want to learn about the new models before I actually get one.

In my research I learned about several dealers around the country who will sell me a new truck at a good price, but I suspect that I'll wind up buying the new one from the same dealer that sold me the last two, Batesville Dodge in Batesville, Indiana. I expect that they will give me a competitive price, especially when I take into account the trouble of getting to an out-of-state dealer. And, more important to me, the service department has always listened and worked with me to fix whatever's wrong with my truck. That means a lot, I see. Even if the truck costs a few hundred dollars more, Batesville Dodge has always treated me well and they now have a loyal customer. I won't spend thousands more than I have to in order to buy my truck from them but I doubt if I'll have to.

Best of luck finding and fixing your clunk. (I did NOT say "clunker!")
-- Loren

 

[Bill]

Bill,

Sorry to hear about the way you were treated. I won't be any help at all with this issue. My truck (the 2008) doesn't have anywhere near the amount of electronics on it as the new ones do. I'm in this thread because I'm getting ready to see about buying a 2016 and want to learn about the new models before I actually get one.

In my research I learned about several dealers around the country who will sell me a new truck at a good price, but I suspect that I'll wind up buying the new one from the same dealer that sold me the last two, Batesville Dodge in Batesville, Indiana. I expect that they will give me a competitive price, especially when I take into account the trouble of getting to an out-of-state dealer. And, more important to me, the service department has always listened and worked with me to fix whatever's wrong with my truck. That means a lot, I see. Even if the truck costs a few hundred dollars more, Batesville Dodge has always treated me well and they now have a loyal customer. I won't spend thousands more than I have to in order to buy my truck from them but I doubt if I'll have to.

Best of luck finding and fixing your clunk. (I did NOT say "clunker!")
-- Loren

LOL. - well it sure is working its way towards becoming a clunker. Wish you good luck in getting your new truck and very glad you have a good relationship with the dealer.

 

[jacknife]

The bright side is that it happened early, you were home and it was resolved quickly. gear ratio would have little to do with it . My 94 5.9 demped my rear way after warranty and I had towed nothing with it other then a brush trailer on occasion to the dump. Go figure