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Mavrick70004

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Have a 1985 Ranger 4x4 STX noticed mostly on wide right turns i get a growling sound coming from under the floor and i can feel it on my feet (no carpet) i also feel a little bit of resistance, as in i feel it slow the truck down a tad. not as bad taking left turns but then again i cannot be on the passenger side to feel the floor when i am driving. Does not do it around town with slow turns mostly on ramps to freeways and such, also get a popping or grunting sound when i come to a quick complete stop and the front end unloads. Any suggestions on what to look at or for?
 


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almost sounds like wheel bearings need attention, and i would check the condition of your radius arm bushing's (they tend togo) that sounds liek you popping wound while braking
 

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how would i see if they need to be replaced besides the fact if there are none there haha? cracked, bulged, stuff like that? Do those aftermarket "performance" Bushing actually work?
 

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You can get a good sized prybay anr pry against the radius arm and the crossmember to look for movement.

You can usually tell by looking at them if they are shot.
 

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