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ericlb 09-10-2009 19:09:09 70.41.96.39 32717 Report to Moderator	going to have to do some diagnosis, pull both front locking hubs off, then try it, with the hubs off the front axle should be locked in, see if the noise is gone, if so and both front wheels are pulling then its the hubs, replace them ,if it still makes the noise you need to figure out if it snapped a axle or broke the ring gear in the differential, post back with what you find out [Reply]  [No Email]
Bob 09-10-2009 23:04:43 69.178.228.68 32719 Report to Moderator	Re: 1983 F250 4X4 won't engage front wheels in reply to ericlb, 09-10-2009 19:09:09   First, check the slip joint in the front driveshaft to verify it isn"t stripped.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Carl Shannon 09-11-2009 03:00:35 67.201.144.50 32720 Report to Moderator	Re: 1983 F250 4X4 won't engage front wheels in reply to Bob, 09-10-2009 23:04:43   Thanks for the replies... I have the back wheels off the ground now, front on the ground to see if the axles are turning when in 4X4. They are not turning, which indicates to me that the hubs aren't the problem. I just thought to check the oil and there wasn't any as far down as my finger could go. I'll add oil today, see what that does. I'll check back soon. Thanks !!   [Reply]  [No Email]
ericlb 09-11-2009 03:47:32 72.173.192.59 32722 Report to Moderator	Re: 1983 F250 4X4 won't engage front wheels in reply to Carl Shannon, 09-11-2009 03:00:35   ok is the front driveshaft turning? on both the transfer case end and the diferential end? if the slipjoint isnt stripped and the driveshaft is good then you have differential problems, especially if its been run dry, pull the cover and take a look in there [ brace yourself] post back with what you find   [Reply]  [No Email]
Carl Shannon 09-12-2009 05:30:07 67.201.144.51 32733 Report to Moderator	Re: 1983 F250 4X4 won't engage front wheels in reply to ericlb, 09-11-2009 03:47:32   Driveshaft is turning, and i hear a snapping sound coming from somewhere in the housing. I'm guessing i have differetial issues. I guess there is no easy way to pull off the cover and see?   [Reply]  [No Email]