Anybody with any advice, please don't hesitate to throw it on here for me.

I have a 2004 f150 4x4 with about a 6 inch lift kit with 37's and 22's. I heard a popping noise a few days ago coming from the front end and tried to listen to where it was coming from but now there is a constant chirping sound while I am rolling. I thought it could be the breaks even though they were replaced not too long ago. But, as I jacked up the right front and got ready to pull the wheel, I notice that three lug nuts are gone. It also just so happens that it is every other lug nut and that the other three are loose. So either somebody wants my wheels and tires or somebody doesn't like me. I'm also not very sure how long the lug nuts have been off considering I don't exactly count my lug nuts every day. Anyways, I went ahead and pulled the wheel to make sure that the break pads look good and they look great, as do the rear breaks. Replaced the lug nuts and tightened everything up good, hoping that maybe it was the wheel being loose that was causing the noise but it began to make the noise as soon as I started rolling. Can anyone give me any suggestions as to what it might be? Could the wheel running loose like that have worn out a wheel bearing? Just a thought?

Any advice will be appreciated greatly!

 

IWE (integrated wheel ends) they are what lock your 4wd in I've put atleast 20 sets on here at work

 

Expensive?

 

Not exactly sure on price, been a little while since I've done some, fairly easy, also make sure you inspect your vacuum lines going to the hub those ALWAYS rot out closer to the frame and cause problems, and no promises it is your IWE just telling you it's very common