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    Rear Wheel Bearing, or something else?

    '93 XLT 4WD makes a 'thunk' in the right rear wheel when turning left. Tried the jack up the wheel, pull on one side of the tire while pushing on the other to test the bearings. Did not notice any wobble from that. However, if I pull straight out (along the axle line) and push straight in...
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    Lug stud popped off/Fixed but now a new knocking sound (like cv joint)

    Hey guys I yanked & rebuilt my first v6 4.0l solely using this amazing forum n my Haynes book in sept.. Now I'm back because I don't know squat outside the engine and I'm unsure if my troubleshooting skills are sending me Barking up the wrong tree. Soo... I was turning right into a drive...
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    Front End Noise when driving 98 Explorer 4.0 XLT

    My explorer has 260K+ miles on it, runs great but in the last couple months, I've been hearing a combination groan/whine from the front axle when driving. It winds up and down depending on speed, but gets really loud in the cabin the faster I go. When I drive straight or turn right, it's...
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    Right front wheel feel flat but is NOT

    1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT: I have replaced the tires and installed new bearings, but I am still getting a "thunk" like I am driving on a flat. It is on the right front wheel. Not sure what to look for?? The 4WD doesn't work. Could that be part of it. U-joint? Axle? This is a project car for...
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    my new Exploder

    :) it is so called affectionatly, so please no one get mad, lol, i am Chevy girl normally after all, but i do love my new Explorer. Its a 94 2 door sport 4x4. im trying to figure a few things out, (dont know much but i love learning and fixing my own stuff so bear with me if some of this...
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