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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 07:22 AM
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My truck is bouncing

I have a 2002 extended cab 4x4 with the 5.4 motor and an automatic transmission 200k miles. When I drive, from about 10-60 mph the front wheels feel like they are square, bouncing, and pulling the steering wheel side to side. There is also a audible roar coming from somewhere. I have a suspicion that the hubs are locked in, but the shaft from the transfer case is not turning, if the hubs were locked that shaft would be turning yes? I checked fuse 23 in the box with two different meters with the switch on run, theres no power to that fuse. Theres no CEL on, can I tell anything with an OBDII reader? Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 12:22 PM
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I have a 2002 extended cab 4x4 with the 5.4 motor and an automatic transmission 200k miles. When I drive, from about 10-60 mph the front wheels feel like they are square, bouncing, and pulling the steering wheel side to side. There is also a audible roar coming from somewhere. I have a suspicion that the hubs are locked in, but the shaft from the transfer case is not turning, if the hubs were locked that shaft would be turning yes? I checked fuse 23 in the box with two different meters with the switch on run, theres no power to that fuse. Theres no CEL on, can I tell anything with an OBDII reader? Thanks for any help.
Sounds like a shifted belt in one of your tires.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 03:13 PM
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Sounds like a bad tire. Have you inspected them for wear patterns?
 
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