I JUST GOT ME A 1987 F150 LONG BED <NOBR style="COLOR: lightgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_17_0>4X4</NOBR> AND THE FR0NT-END IS MAKING A NOISE WHEN ENGAUGED LIKE AN AXLE IS BROKE. IS THIS SOMETHING I CAN FIX OR DO I NEED TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP. I'M A FAIRLY GOOD MECHANIC, BUT I'VE NEVER WORKED ON THIS TYPE OF FRONT-END. Thanks

 

What does this "noise like an axle is broke" sound like?

 

Thump, thump, clunk!!!!

Sorry, I couldn,t help it!!!!

 

i think its more like clunk clunk clunk wtf ah give me a f ing break that what it should sound like i broke my front axel two years ago if it broke it wont pull and that means you sol if your stuck

 

NOW I KNOW WHY I SHOULD HAVE GOT ME A JEEP

 

There was not really enough info in your post, we need to know when it is doing it, like in a turn, turning left or right, braking. Really anything that would give more ideas what is involved..

Don't give up on your Ford because of a smart a** remark,, The post before mine just struck me as funny, and I just let go.. Sorry...



Please accept my apologies..

 

I notice it when I locked the hubs in and took a right while turning. I immediatley stopped and unlocked them and drove for a short distance and them stopped. I checked both u-joints and they looked fine. This leaves me with what I should do now and what tools I may need.

 

Was it seemingly doing OK before the turn? If so it could be a bad u_joint, (looks alone can be deceiving)(as in frozen up or trying to,) or it could be a bushing is shot and the binding when turning in 4X4 is making it bang on it's mount..

I'm not a 4X4 expert, just tossing ideas at you..

 

You lock outs could be shot sorry for the post earilier when mine snaped it didnt make much noise it just wouldnt pull the back tires would spin

 

I'm leaning towards U joints. I had one go and it only made noise when I was backing up & turning I think. It's not uncommon for these to start making noise when they wear out.

 

Thanks a lot guys. I Just bought the truck and the a** I got it from didn't tell me that it had so many problems. I"ve fixed a lot of little bull crap already. I need to know how to pull the axles out and how hard is it?

 

I had a shop do mine it cost me i think $198

 

Ok thanks for the help.

 

Are yall having a good day?

 

Yeah start work today