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Originally Posted by hurriedcoyote
I've got a similar sound. Only occurs above 50mph. It all but goes away if I take it up to that speed in 4H. ?????? Differential bearings???
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the fact that it changes when you go into 4H is a bad sign. but doesn't necessarily aim at the diff.
get the front bearings checked carefully. even if there is no slop, they can still be bad. get it up in the air, and run it in 4wd. then use a stethoscope(long handled screw driver will work in a pinch) and listen at the diff, and at the wheels when its running. you should be able to pinpoint which bearing is bad by the change in pitch and volume of the sound.
I feel that I shouldn't have to say it, but stay clear of the tires! you'll likely want it running 35mph+.
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