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Grinding while making sharp turns in 4wd?

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Default Grinding while making sharp turns in 4wd?

I experienced some it sounded like a grinding or scraping, the kind of noise that makes you cringe.

Any ideas as to what it could be?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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what kind of transfer case do you have?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Front axle U joint maybe.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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I'd say ujoints, unit bearing hubs..
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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by chance were you driving on pavement with a Np231 TC, it'll grind when used on dry pavement
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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if you have a 231 its the chain. regular pavement isn't good for it, too much regular driving with it will stretch it.

if not, then check ujoints and all other steering components.
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