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Son of a Gun
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- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual
Hey guys,
A few months ago whenever I engaged my locking hubs (1988 2.3 4x4) there would be a rattle in the front end whenever I went over 45mph. I made it through the winter without needing to engage the hubs all the time. Just using 4x4 when I really needed it. Well this morning, While on a snowy back road, I backed into a drive (steep) then pulled out. So now there is a clunk clunk while moving. (even if 4x4 is not engaged, or when the engine isn't revving even just rolling) Untill I disengage my locking hubs. No clunk or any problems if hubs aren't engaged. So I assume these are connected, one leading to the other. So what do you think I'm up against. Bad U-joints, CV joints? (I had replaced ball-joints this fall) What kind of a job might I be looking at and do you think I could muddle through it myself? What do ya all think
A few months ago whenever I engaged my locking hubs (1988 2.3 4x4) there would be a rattle in the front end whenever I went over 45mph. I made it through the winter without needing to engage the hubs all the time. Just using 4x4 when I really needed it. Well this morning, While on a snowy back road, I backed into a drive (steep) then pulled out. So now there is a clunk clunk while moving. (even if 4x4 is not engaged, or when the engine isn't revving even just rolling) Untill I disengage my locking hubs. No clunk or any problems if hubs aren't engaged. So I assume these are connected, one leading to the other. So what do you think I'm up against. Bad U-joints, CV joints? (I had replaced ball-joints this fall) What kind of a job might I be looking at and do you think I could muddle through it myself? What do ya all think
