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Old 02-19-2012, 12:22 AM
Shredder Shredder is offline
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Default 4x4 tries to engage but there's a loud grinding noise

Hi all,
Brand new to the forum and the reason I joined is because my truck is gettin pretty beat up in the past couple years, I need a resource.
My problem is this:
First off, I have a 94 4.0L 4x4 ranger.
Ok, when I push my 4x4 button, I hear a slight click, then I hear a grinding noise that gets louder as I speed up. While it's making this noise, 4x4 isn't actually engaged. I can press the button and the noise will stop. It's as if its trying to engage while making the god awful sound.
At first I thought it was the shift motor, it still could be, but I honestly do not know anymore. Would the hubs have anything to do with this?
No idea if it helps but I have 97.5k miles on it.

I appreciate any help!

ps. i looked up other posts on 4x4 problems but none had this grinding noise that i saw.
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