I also have a 2k dak that was getting this mysterious popping noise in the
front end... I took it in and the dealer went nuts, they replaced all sorts
of stuff, suspension bushings, cab bushings, and re-torqued the entire
front end. Still got the pop. So, I was changing out my front anti roll
bar, and noticed that the right side hub was oozing grease from around the
nut, but I had no play at all (hardly). I went ahead and ordered a new
bearing assy and the nut. I replaced the bearing last weekend and like
magic the noise went away. I don't want to spend your money, but you might
want to look into that possibility. I paid about $100 including tax from
koller dodge here in the chicagoland area. I hope this helps!
-- -Josh 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L""DML"" <samjperez@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:b6i5cb$i0g$1@bent.twistedbits.net... > > I have this weird metal to metal pop in the front end, seems like it comes > from driver side. I just had the my front end checked, ie Ball joints, tie > rods etc, and all checked out okay. Not coming from rack 'n' pinion, > Calipers are all tight. However upon reassembly I noticed that the hub/rotor > assembly on the passenger side is rocking back and forth, read > clockwise/counterclockwise, the tech said it was just that the retaining > washer was tighter on the other side than it was on the this side since the > other side doesn't move at all. I also noticed that the seal nut is oozing > grease from around the inside of the hub. Apparently possibly original owner > removed it and since these are one time use it is damaged. I am to assume > anyway. My question is are these things normal? > > 1). Hub rocking back and forth > 2) Oozing retaining hub nut. > 3) any other possibly you could think of for popping noise in front end. > > Also someone on the list mentioned same noise with and stated that their > spring had come loose and that it was rubbing against the metal frame. I > checked this it is secure and doesn't move either side. > > Any suggestions greatly appreciated. > > > Sam Perez > San Marcos TX > '00 Blk Dak Sport > 4.7 5 Spd > >
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