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Old 08-30-2009, 05:21 PM
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sometimes when i turn sharp going really slow it feels like my tires are rubbing(i know for a fact that they arent) . something is grabbing and kinda jerkin. it is hard to describe and it seems to do it worse with a heavy trailor hooked up. it does it in reverse and drive. thanks in advance.
 
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Old 08-30-2009, 05:40 PM
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I'd bet you have a bad front axle u-joint...

You sure it isn't in 4wd?
 
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Old 08-30-2009, 06:35 PM
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The stick or switch might not be in 4wd but the front end still might be locked on you
 
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Old 08-30-2009, 06:37 PM
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sounds like your axle disconnect is stuck
 
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Old 08-30-2009, 06:50 PM
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axle joints do that when they are bad.
 
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:41 PM
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well im positive the stick is not in 4WD and o know that the front tires aint spinnin in gravel. you know what i mean? the truck has 90k miles on her. do you thinks i should just replace the axel joints anyway and see if that fixes it? couldnt hurt, right?
 
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan.tha.Cummins.man
well im positive the stick is not in 4WD and o know that the front tires aint spinnin in gravel. you know what i mean? the truck has 90k miles on her. do you thinks i should just replace the axel joints anyway and see if that fixes it? couldnt hurt, right?
Don't replace the joints if they aren't bad... they can be a pain in the azz. Just jack the front end up one corner at a time with the steering wheel turned, and spin the tire. If the joint is bad, you'll notice noise or grabbing right away. Easy.
 
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Any type of grinding noise?
 
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:12 AM
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naw no grinding just a grabbing feeling. i would jack it up today and look at it but i got thrown off my horse yesterday evening and i can barely walk now.
 
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