Archived '03 5.9L vibrating from front end??

[idlinthetruck]

vehicle: 03 ram 2500 slt 4x4



Hey there, over the last few days my truck has been riding ''rough'' and it feels as though the front end is the culprit... . now, wheels?? I also hear a whirring sound from the front wheels, drivers side for sure maybe passenger too. Tire's look fine, the treads are maybe 50%, pressure's at 59lbs out back and 57 in the fronts.



Nothing is visible (to me) but something is not right.



Could it be a u-joint? (neighbour thinks it is)



I hope I was clear enough. ask for clarification if needed. thanks is advance.



-its always nice to (if needed) take the truck to the shop having an idea of whats wrong. or be able to right it before it gets that bad.

 

[GHarman]

Jack up the front and see if you can wiggle the tire/wheel, checking the wheel bearings. Have a second person be an extra set of eyes and watch for other movement. Just a thought!

GregH

 

[HHhuntitall]

Probably the wheel bearings. Rough is the nature when they fail. The front driveshaft would be my next place to look.

 

[idlinthetruck]

well, thanks to the two people who answered me. It was the driveshaft u-joints, and the front drivers side axle u-joint (replacing both fronts and all 3 driveline). Also changing the front rotors and pads just cause they're toast and they have to come off anyhow.