1997 dodge ram pu 4x4, when I turn corners or start moving I hear a grinding noise coming from the rear end area. Any idea what would cause this and estimated repair?

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Aug 11, 2001 - I have a clicking type noise comming from the left front tire. It does not ... I can really hear it when I'm driving beside a sound wall or the side of a building. ... the sound. (Yeah right!) ... Almost forgot: 1999 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 5.4 4X4. ... My 2000 4X4 had a ting ting noise coming from the left front wheel. Intermitent Grinding Noise on 2004 F150 4x4 - Page 5
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Check the rear end or if it's a 4x4 check both axles, if the pinion losened on you it can cause this.

check for a problem transmission /engine mount

What is the rear diff fliud like? Is it full? Have you inspected the brakes, and if so, what have you found. As far as the u-joints go, get under the vehicle and see if you have free play in the joint area. Grab hold of the drive shaft and turn it back and forth (engine off of course and parking brake applied), and see if there is excessive play. Is there evidence of rusty coloration around the caps of the u-joints? Hard to say what the exact cause is from a chat.

Most common reason is the centering rod. This rod goes from the axle (on the right-side), across and up to the frame (on the left-side). But if you investigate and its fine, then I will need you to give me more specific info about the clunking. When and where it happens. You may need to jack the wheels off the groung and inspect the brakes, wheel bearings, ball-joints, and steering components.

That's the wheel bearings.

i think its the axel bearings(or)the front bearing at yoke at front of rear end

the ansew i found is replacing the seal around the joint and from both end removing it and cleaning it out i had rocks in mine from going threw water and mud ita a all day deal but a twenty doller fix axle shaft oil seal is all i had to replace

Yep!!!! Good call on the pumpkin bad!!!!

i had the same problem with my 98 dodge durango it has the same 12 bolt rear end and what i had to do is change all my bearings