Loud POP in front end
02-22-2015, 03:24 PM
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Loud POP in front end
The other day we had some frozen weather and I was helping a Tundra out of a ditch. I pulled up behind him and with the truck in 4WD I proceeded to pull him out tf the ditch on a slight uphill grade. When my tow strap got tight I gave it some gas and the all tires started spinning so I let off and tried again. This time my right front wheel made a loud
POP noise and I could feel it thru the steering wheel. I don't have a clue what it is and what should I be looking for. Another question > If Im on an icy/slick frozen surface should all 4 tires spin if I break traction? This is a stock 94 XLT F150 5.0 4X4 with no locking diff. Thanks
POP noise and I could feel it thru the steering wheel. I don't have a clue what it is and what should I be looking for. Another question > If Im on an icy/slick frozen surface should all 4 tires spin if I break traction? This is a stock 94 XLT F150 5.0 4X4 with no locking diff. Thanks
Last edited by jonesn64; 02-22-2015 at 03:41 PM.
02-23-2015, 01:12 PM
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Usually only 3 wheels at best, with a locking rear end. Front is usually open unless someone put an aftermarket locker up there - but that's really hard on the drive train.
You may have broken a hub or a u joint up front. Jack it up with the hubs locked and see if the front driveshafts are turning when you move the tire or not
You may have broken a hub or a u joint up front. Jack it up with the hubs locked and see if the front driveshafts are turning when you move the tire or not