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4X4 Clunking, U-Joint?

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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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4X4 Clunking, U-Joint?

Truck started "clunking" on the left side front when I engaged the 4x4.
Tried with hubs out, transfer in, no clunking.
Tried with hubs in, transfer out, no clunking.
Tried with transfer in and right side hub engaged, no clunking.
Tried with transfer in, left side hub engaged, no clunking.
Hubs in transfer in, loud clunking on left side that gets worse with speed.
Think that could be a U Joint? Everything else on the front end looks good so I'm assuming that's all it could be.

Any advice is appreciated!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Would seem like a bad universal joint. easy to check. With hubs unlocked pry on the joint with a screwdriver, you will soon see if there is play in it.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Got the same problem in the exact same spot. However, it is only when my wheels is turned no matter the radius.
 
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