Hello all!
I am new to the F-zone. I have a question of what I can't quite diagnose. I have a 1993 F-250 with a 7.3L Diesel, Manual Trans with Auto Locking 4 Wheel Drive. When ever I use the 4 Wheel Drive I hear a heavy growl from the front end. I get clunks and bumps in reverse, and sporadically when I am driving. I recently replaced the Upper and Lower Ball Joints, All front end U-Joints and My front shocks. I also replaced the front Tie Rods (outer) on both sides. I am the second owner of this truck and Love it!!! Unfortunately I have spent at least 3 times the amount on repairing the items the previous user had neglected. Today I was in my parents driveway and all I heard was a grinding up front. I shifted in and out of 4 High a few times before I could go anywhere. Their driveway this time of year in Central New York is usually snow and ice covered, so unless you have 4 wheel drive or an all wheel drive vehicle you will likely get stuck. I am prepared to hear that I may have to replace the Gear Ring and Pinion, but what else should I consider replacing??? Any thoughts would be helpful.
Sam
I am new to the F-zone. I have a question of what I can't quite diagnose. I have a 1993 F-250 with a 7.3L Diesel, Manual Trans with Auto Locking 4 Wheel Drive. When ever I use the 4 Wheel Drive I hear a heavy growl from the front end. I get clunks and bumps in reverse, and sporadically when I am driving. I recently replaced the Upper and Lower Ball Joints, All front end U-Joints and My front shocks. I also replaced the front Tie Rods (outer) on both sides. I am the second owner of this truck and Love it!!! Unfortunately I have spent at least 3 times the amount on repairing the items the previous user had neglected. Today I was in my parents driveway and all I heard was a grinding up front. I shifted in and out of 4 High a few times before I could go anywhere. Their driveway this time of year in Central New York is usually snow and ice covered, so unless you have 4 wheel drive or an all wheel drive vehicle you will likely get stuck. I am prepared to hear that I may have to replace the Gear Ring and Pinion, but what else should I consider replacing??? Any thoughts would be helpful.
Sam
