Two problems related to front suspension hub have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The hub went out on the vehicle and was replaced immediately with a new one. Drove approximately 10 miles and the brand new hub did the same exact thing. I can not figure out what keeps causing the issue nor can I afford to keep replacing them. I have had several Dodge rams over the years and while the hub does go out on them I have never had one go out right after putting it on. I have done my research and noticed this is a very common occurrence with this year model truck. Something needs to be done.
Wheel hub assembly going out. Own the truck for since 91,000 miles and had to replace the front rt hub assembly 4 times. It seams to be going out around 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Prior to this one last one was done on 2/04 ,6/03 & 10/02 mileage now 141,000 w/ new engine that also went . Spun a bearing. I need to know if there are many of these hub assemblys going bad on 1997 rams 5. 9 engine.