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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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issues with the front end

I am having a few issues with the front end, maybe someone can help me out. First Off I have a 2002 F-250 w/ a 6in lift. The problems i am having are as follows. The 4 wheel drive wont work unless the hubs are locked in, and when it is locked in and in 4wd the truck has a hell of a time turning to either extreme side. If feels like something wants to bind up then releases causing almost a bit of a "buck". Lastly, i have a whole lot of racket coming form the front end over rough terain such as packed snow on the road. It sound like a hollow noise. A buddy said it sounded like the suspension was loose, would this make sence? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bigjon2u2
I am having a few issues with the front end, maybe someone can help me out. First Off I have a 2002 F-250 w/ a 6in lift. The problems i am having are as follows. The 4 wheel drive wont work unless the hubs are locked in, and when it is locked in and in 4wd the truck has a hell of a time turning to either extreme side. If feels like something wants to bind up then releases causing almost a bit of a "buck". Lastly, i have a whole lot of racket coming form the front end over rough terain such as packed snow on the road. It sound like a hollow noise. A buddy said it sounded like the suspension was loose, would this make sence? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
ok 1. your auto hubs arnt getting good vacume 2.yea they do that in 4x4 ( when you trun tight shift out of 4x4 and if it dis ingauges it will turn easyer.3.get your front end checked out could be ball joints stabelizer bushings,get it checked you wil feel better
 
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