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Old 03-01-2004, 02:29 PM
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Question Front end noise?

I have a 1990 F-150 4x4. recently did a motor swap. there is a kinda grinding noise in the front end but only when in 4x4 and turning. Any suggestions?
 
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Re: Front end noise?

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I have a 1990 F-150 4x4. recently did a motor swap. there is a kinda grinding noise in the front end but only when in 4x4 and turning. Any suggestions?
Oil in diff?
Damaged/warn hubs?
Anything rubbing on the front shaft from the transfer case?
Is the transfercase okay?
U-joints binding?
 
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The front axle u-joints are the first thing I would check.
 
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