truck shifts forward when braking

[James Melvin]

when ever i brake, my truck shifts forward not the transmission, but just the truck itself. Almost as the body is moving off the chassis. (but its not). Any ideas on what it might be?

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[Paul R]

Not sure, just a guess. If the truck has a two piece drive shaft check the hanger bearing. Can cause a strange sensation just before a stop.

[AVI VENTURA]

A good place to start checking is the brake pumps Perhaps they are released
Front suspension,bushings, I suggest you to go down under the car with a crowbar and check the nuts and bolts Perhaps there are free
I guess Google Translate me weird, but try to understand between the lines

[steven jacobsen]

I agree with checking suspension, if a control arm bushing for example is bad i have seen it feel like that, you never said year, make, and model. might help to identify common problems to that vehicle

[James Melvin]

It’s a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

[steven jacobsen]

I have seen the upper and lower control arm bushings go bad on those and cause that feel, best checked at ride height but that can be hard to do, I would just replace them all if you think it might be there. Best way i found to check them is get a friend to hold the brake just enough so it doesnt move and shift from drive to reverse and repeat, then you can see them shift in and out.

[jay]

I have had warped rotors do the same also.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I’d be taking a close look at the radius rod or strut rod bushings. If these go bad they can cause the issue you describe.

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