Thump thump thump?
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Thump thump thump?
Quick question-
I locked the front hubs this morning but did not engage the 4wheel drive drove for approximatly 5-6 miles then suddenly I started to get thiss thump thump thump sound comming from the front end almost sounded like a flat tire (not the case) I pulled over and unlocked the hubs rolled along and still the same sound?does anyone have any ideas or have experieced the same thing?
Any info would greatly be appreciated.
JMACC
I locked the front hubs this morning but did not engage the 4wheel drive drove for approximatly 5-6 miles then suddenly I started to get thiss thump thump thump sound comming from the front end almost sounded like a flat tire (not the case) I pulled over and unlocked the hubs rolled along and still the same sound?does anyone have any ideas or have experieced the same thing?
Any info would greatly be appreciated.
JMACC
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Do you have manual hubs or auto?
Either way, the hub or hubs may not have disengaged properly. It sounds like you have a bearing out on one or both of the axles where it goes into the knuckle.
Did you give the axle a good shake at the u-joints to see if there was slack there?
Either way, the hub or hubs may not have disengaged properly. It sounds like you have a bearing out on one or both of the axles where it goes into the knuckle.
Did you give the axle a good shake at the u-joints to see if there was slack there?
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Square tire !!!!!!!!!!! ha! Freddy Flinstone ah its raining here we need to laugh !
Hubs as stated
u-joints in axle shafts
u-joints in front drive shaft to transfer case
Maybe a front wheel bearing also decide to crap out
Rich
Hubs as stated
u-joints in axle shafts
u-joints in front drive shaft to transfer case
Maybe a front wheel bearing also decide to crap out
Rich
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I bought the truck with the hubs in place, I also found that I picked up a 1/2 inch lag bolt with the washer dead smack in the center of the tire. Note of caution when this happens put your spare on as soon as possible, I waited untill the next morning tire had gone down a little I aired it up was going down to the local tire shop to have it fixed -halfway there the lag bolt flew out and the tire went down immediatley drove about 100 yards to a side street and completely ruined a brand new BFG all terrain. It was a $220.00 morning. Moral of the story" Never take the easy way out do it right the first time"
JMACC
I bought the truck with the hubs in place, I also found that I picked up a 1/2 inch lag bolt with the washer dead smack in the center of the tire. Note of caution when this happens put your spare on as soon as possible, I waited untill the next morning tire had gone down a little I aired it up was going down to the local tire shop to have it fixed -halfway there the lag bolt flew out and the tire went down immediatley drove about 100 yards to a side street and completely ruined a brand new BFG all terrain. It was a $220.00 morning. Moral of the story" Never take the easy way out do it right the first time"
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