4 Wheel Drive - Front end popping

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BSouders80

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With the cold weather and snow, I've used the 4 wheel drive more in the last week than I have in the last 2 years. When in 4H, I sometimes hear a popping noise coming from the front end. Sounds more like the passenger side as compared to the passenger side. Example: Had a 8' x 10' trailer behind my truck (empty - headed to cut a load of wood) and I had a slight hill to get up and over. Kicked in the 4 wheel drive from a stop and started after it, slow and steady. I started to slide so I got on it a little. We're talking like 10 mph. 4 wheel drive engaged fine and I got to where I needed to go. In the getting up the hill, I heard it pop a few times.

I plan to get it looked at, but would like input on where to start first. IWE's have not ever been replaced. Sitting at around 105K. Ball Joints, UCA's, Tie rod's are all good. I'd say maybe 5K on those. In my mind, front differential, CV shafts, IWE's, but what else?

Thanks.

Brian
 
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