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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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4x4 Front End Pop

1992 F-150 4x4 (Dana 44 TIB front differential, I believe)

-Manual hubs & electronic transfer case.

With the hubs unlocked, out of 4-wheel drive, and on dry pavement, I hear a "pop" with the wheels turned all the way in either direction.

This is the first 4x4 that I've owned in awhile, and I'm not sure if this is normal.

I jacked it up yesterday here at the shop and jerked the wheels. I don't seem to have any loose ball joints or steering components.

Thanks for any insight...

(Maybe I'll eventually get everything cleared up with this truck! lol)

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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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I'd look at the front axle u-joints. They still have to turn even if its in 2wd.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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By turn I dont mean rotate, but they turn on their vertical axis. If one is binding it could make a popping sound.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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I would say ball joints are binding up.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Case Closed: I found the problem.

I forgot to mention that I have 32" Maxxis Buckshots on the truck.

It hit me like a load of bricks today-- the tires are rubbing the torsion bars on hard steers. That ain't no biggie.

Thanks for all of the advice and thoughts that ya'll have given this retarded 'ol Rebel.

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