4wd Rattle

[Zuber]

Several weeks ago I noticed a slight rattling noise while in 4wd. Mentioned it to the mechanic and he said it was nothing. After a weekend at the cabin and some snow fall, spending a lot of time in 4wd the rattle has become significantly worse. Also now there is an intermittent whistle/chirping noise in 2wd. Haven't had an issues with 4wd performance just loud. Any suggestions? Recently had 4 shocks and ball joints done. Truck is stock other than airdog II. thanks

 

[jhenderson]

I'd be looking at the CV joint in the front driveshaft.

 

[Zuber]

ok i will look into that. thanks

 

[cum a long]

The 2003 2500 does not have cv joints they use u joints and it sounds like you may have a gear rattle from the transfer case when engaged in four wheel drive.

 

[jhenderson]

All Dodge trucks have a CV ( Cardin joint ) on the front drive shaft. Been there for 30 years. Axle shafts have u joints.

 

[Prairie Dog]

All Dodge trucks have a CV ( Cardin joint ) on the front drive shaft. Been there for 30 years. Axle shafts have u joints.

A "Cardan" joint is not a constant velocity joint - they are two very different things.
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/tires_wheels/ques112_0.html

 

[jhenderson]

Forgive my unending ignorance.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Sorry if I came across that way J. I certainly learn a lot more here then I contribute. #ad

 

[jhenderson]

Good fun. No harm.

 

[rscurtis]

I think the confusion with the Cardan joint comes from the fact that the front DS uses a "double Cardan" joint, which is effectively a constant-velocity joint, even though it cannot operate at the angles of a true CV joint.

 

[Zuber]

in the end, that was the issue. thanks for the help