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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Thump on sharp turns

My 06 F250 4x4 , auto hubs, has a thump, thump, thump on sharp turns. Has anybody had this problem?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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See if your hubs are locked, or worn out tie rods/ball joints?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Not the right symtoms, but check your sway bar links while you are down there.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Definitely the hubs are locked, or the needle bearing is dry and locked up to the axle stub.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Hubs are on auto. Could they be sticking?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Yup. Reach around back of the wheel, with the wheels straight and try to turn the u-joint by hand - it should be somewhat hard to get moving, but once moving be smooth and not gritty or ratchety.

There's probably a 50/50 chance it's the hubs sticking, OR the needle bearings are shot.
 
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