My truck is starting to fight back when I turn the wheel over halfway in either direction. You'll feel a hit, relax, hit, relax, etc. through the wheel as you try and turn. The truck did it when I first got it. I used 4wd a few times and it quit. My '84 Chevy did it when the hubs didn't lock out all the way after 4wd use but I believe these hubs are always in (which is a silly idea). Anyway, I ran it in 4wd for awhile on dirt and then took it out and backed up, just in case. Didn't work, even though I did it twice. The truck has a 110,000 on it and the local Dodge dealer thought it would just be the front u joints wearing out. I've had some trouble with those guys, though, and it wasn't even a mechanic making the diagnosis, just a counter guy. Has anyone experienced this before? If so, what's the cause and approximate cost?

 

sounds like ur stuck in 4x4 or at least the axle is not disingaging

 

Mine is doing the same thing right now. Doesn't all the time. I wonder if reversing some will disengage.

 

It's funny you say that, mine has been doing it for about 2 weeks now. Does kinda feel like it's stuck in 4wd, but I don't think it is. I have to use 4wd every day to park here at the house. No doubt, it is going in to 4wd when I reach down and pull back on that little lever. I know I have other serious front end issues after a year of these SW Pa potholes and a diesel engine - any front end would be worn. I know I need ball joints, track bar, shocks, steering stabilizer, etc... Hard to tell right now what exactly it is. My first thought was being stcuk in 4wd, but now I really don't think it is. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has this figured out for us.
J