I just purchased a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with 4848 miles and on the way home I noticed a vibration that starts at 70 MPH. The vibration tapers off about 82 MPH. When I got home I took the front drive line out of the truck and quess what. The vibration is gone. I took the drive line to a drive line shop and the joints are bad. There is a double u joint and the center which holds them together is bad. I will be taking the truck to Dodge and getting it fixed.
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Hrmm, my truck does it also at 75+ mph, sounds like a fly stuck in a spider web behind the speedo. I don't think I feel it much, maybe a little in the steering wheel.
There has been some talk of a power steering hose that vibrates and a fix for that but I don't recall anyone with bad front shaft joints.
Post back on what they do for you and if its fixed.
There has been some talk of a power steering hose that vibrates and a fix for that but I don't recall anyone with bad front shaft joints.
Post back on what they do for you and if its fixed.
I have the vibration at 68 mph and up. Dealer stated they couldnt fix it until they recieve a solution from the big house. I e/m Dodge and there reply was they are working on a fix and thanks for being patient. Since then I am now getting a occasional clunking sound when the transmission is put into drive.
Hey Guys,
I had this problem and saw all kinds of possible driveline solutions. I had a 2004 truck with this problem. There is a 2003 TSB for a replacement upper power steering hose. They performed this TSB on my 2004 and it fixed the problem. Here's how to tell if you need to have it done...
Open the hood and look at the two power steering lines on the driver side just inside of where the battery sits. The top line should have a big weight attached to the line. It looks like a "C", maybe about 2 inches by about 2 1/2 inches or so. If you see it, this steering TSB won't fix the problem. If don't see the weight, go this route.
The added weight to the high pressure line dampens the vibration to the steering wheel. Some people say the actual cause of the vibe is the exhaust bracket on the side of the transmission. Not sure why DC would do that, but they did. Anyhow, if you look at your line and have any doubt about having the weight -- you probably don't have it. You can't miss it, the thing is huge.
Anyhow, hope this is helpful info!
I had this problem and saw all kinds of possible driveline solutions. I had a 2004 truck with this problem. There is a 2003 TSB for a replacement upper power steering hose. They performed this TSB on my 2004 and it fixed the problem. Here's how to tell if you need to have it done...
Open the hood and look at the two power steering lines on the driver side just inside of where the battery sits. The top line should have a big weight attached to the line. It looks like a "C", maybe about 2 inches by about 2 1/2 inches or so. If you see it, this steering TSB won't fix the problem. If don't see the weight, go this route.
The added weight to the high pressure line dampens the vibration to the steering wheel. Some people say the actual cause of the vibe is the exhaust bracket on the side of the transmission. Not sure why DC would do that, but they did. Anyhow, if you look at your line and have any doubt about having the weight -- you probably don't have it. You can't miss it, the thing is huge.
Anyhow, hope this is helpful info!
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There has been a lot of discussion about vibrations. Do a search and you'll have plenty of reading to do. Mine had a vibration that peaked at 72 mph that could be felt in the steering wheel and "gas" pedal. Mine is a March of '04 truck so it already had the hose weight. The dealer fixed it by re-balancing the front driveshaft and wheels for good measure.
Good luck getting it fixed.
Craig
Good luck getting it fixed.
Craig
I have the vibration too as I have mentioned on some of the previous threads.
You can hear it and feel it in the steering wheel and brake pedal. Kind of sounds like a growling sound similar to a bad bearing or something. The dealer did the drivetrain alignment and pinion angle adjustment which slightly improved the vibration but screwed up the alignment. After I brought it back to have the alignment redone, the vibration is worse than ever. In some respects I am one of the lucky ones with really good mileage, nearly 22 on the highway @ 67 mph and 16. 5 around town. But this vibration is really irritating. :{
You can hear it and feel it in the steering wheel and brake pedal. Kind of sounds like a growling sound similar to a bad bearing or something. The dealer did the drivetrain alignment and pinion angle adjustment which slightly improved the vibration but screwed up the alignment. After I brought it back to have the alignment redone, the vibration is worse than ever. In some respects I am one of the lucky ones with really good mileage, nearly 22 on the highway @ 67 mph and 16. 5 around town. But this vibration is really irritating. :{
Got it too. Seems to be most prevelant in 04. 5 QC with 48RE. Mine starts at 68 and stops at about 74 mph. Local DC shop is planning to pull the front drive shaft and drive it. They have seen a bunch with the problem. Service writer indicated sometimes front drive shaft, sometimes center carrier, sometimes drive angle. Bad quality control for sure. TT
Im glad to hear that other dealers are trying to correct the problem. Mine in Lake Havasu City wont even touch it until Dodge comes out with a specific fix. 
Lot's of possible solutions to the problem. My dealer says that they know it is in the front drive train somewhere. They have tried taking out the front driveshaft and it goes away. They have been working on another truck with the same problem and replaced the front driveshaft which did not solve the problem. The owner, who I met when they had us both drop our trucks off for diagnosis by a tech DC sent in for the day, said he is giving up and is going to pursue the buyback under the lemon law. Dummy me, I failed to ask for his name or email address and he had already picked up his truck by the time I came to get mine. Poor QC for sure and even worse. I know they were aware of the problem and took our money for a truck they knew had a defect. Frankly, I'm running out of patience waiting for DC to figure out a fix. :{
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