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Old Jun 12, 2020 | 03:54 AM
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Intermittent hum

It’s hard to explain so here’s a video of the hum. I’ve read hundreds of posts, yet I can’t find anyone with the same issue.
It starts after 30-40 mins of driving in 2 wheel drive. If I flip the on the fly switch to 4WD the sound goes away.
it starts happening once I hit 2000-2300 rpm for long period. Also it doesn’t change pitch with speed.
i uploaded a video of the sound here

https://youtu.be/11fmcOKgTBE
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Old Jun 12, 2020 | 05:44 AM
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Are your hubs locked? If not, with the tcase in 2Hi, jack the front of the truck up and spin the front wheels. See if the knuckle u-joints still spin along with the front wheels.Try this first and report back.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2020 | 10:43 AM
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Look at your vacuum hoses at the front hubs for rot and leaks
 
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 03:35 AM
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That's unique to me. Got a beagle in the back seat?

Maybe grab the driveshaft and yank it around to see if the carrier bearing is worn and flopping around.
 
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