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Old 04-03-2014, 04:27 PM
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I have a 97 4.0 4wd.
It grinds everytime I turn and then a loud clunk sound like bang comes from the front tire area and the whole truck jerks. I have no idea what this is.
Anyone have any idea?
Thanks, brandon.
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:28 PM
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youre not in 4wd are you?
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:30 PM
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I have a 97 4.0 4wd. It grinds everytime I turn and then a loud clunk sound like bang comes from the front tire area and the whole truck jerks. I have no idea what this is. Anyone have any idea? Thanks, brandon.
Are you using 4wd while on the pavement? If so, you are stressing the drivetrain by forcing a front and rear tire to turn at the same rate. These 4wd systems are part time and not meant for the pavement. They're for gravel, dirt, ice, snow, mud etc. anything that allows the tires to slip enough to compensate for the tires rotate at the same speed. Hope that makes sense
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:31 PM
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No it did this a while back after getting back in to two wheel drive. But now it just does it everytime I turn.
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:43 PM
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No it did this a while back after getting back in to two wheel drive. But now it just does it everytime I turn.
Are your hubs unlocked?
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Old 04-04-2014, 05:16 AM
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Yeah, its not in 4wd.
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Old 04-04-2014, 06:46 AM
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Yeah, its not in 4wd.

Unlock them and you will no longer here the noises.

Having them locked is like having the truck in 4wd.
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Old 04-04-2014, 07:05 AM
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Unlock them and you will no longer here the noises. Having them locked is like having the truck in 4wd.
glad I don't have to do that!
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Old 04-04-2014, 07:09 AM
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Check the cv axles they tend to pop while turning when they are going out
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Old 04-04-2014, 07:20 AM
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Check the cv axles they tend to pop while turning when they are going out
X2 This sounds like the classic failing CV joint symptom.
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Old 04-04-2014, 01:34 PM
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Do the cv joints sound like gears grinding while your slowing down, then make a loud bang?
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Old 04-04-2014, 05:19 PM
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Do the cv joints sound like gears grinding while your slowing down, then make a loud bang?
I can see it being possible but I have never heard of them doing that
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