Something has happened to my 4wd today. Dont know if the loud banging metal on metal noise is the transfer case or if it something in the front diff. Thankfully I have good tires to fight through the mud in 2wd.

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2000 Ford Ranger. It has the 4.0 EFI OHV motor. It is an automatic 4 speed with overdrive. It is lifted 7 inches (3" body, 4" suspension). It has 35/12.50/16.5 tires. The rims are Weld Racing Rims. It has a cold air intake.