2005 Dodge Dakota passenger side ping

Tiny
KEVINZEK
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  • 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 38,600 MILES
I bought a 05 dakota 3 mnts ago last week I noticed every time I hit a small bump in road the passenger side makes a loud pinging noise almosy feels like syhing is loose thougt it was bed at first but its more than that any clue to what the noise is? Also front end grinds a lot when cutting wheels reel tight front?
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 12:36 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First make sure the front brakes are good and not cutting the rotors. Next, you need to lift the front of the truck and check for play in the balljoints, and all front end components. Also, check the shocks, coils.

Joe
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Friday, February 6th, 2009 AT 7:35 PM

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