4wd issues

[cablesNOTwires]

I have a 2003 ranger 4.0 5 speed, I had recently put in a lift and went and tested it out. Well I got stuck in some mud and when I used 4wd it would make a loud clunking noise and doesn't operate normally. I eventually got out and still in 4wd it would make the clunking noise but once I put it back in 2wd it works fine. I'm guessing it might be an issue in the transfer case but honestly I'm not sure. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[tandangerranger]

Check the u joints on your front drive shaft. Is there any squeeking noise or just clunking? Does it happen intermittently or continuous when engaged?

 

[cablesNOTwires]

I didn't hear any squeaking noise mostly just the clunking. And it was more intermittently, it would make the noise as soon as I would start moving forward, then again another wheel rotation. But it is really loud and I can feel it through the floor.

 

[tandangerranger]

Sounds like it might be inside your front diff. Does it jerk the truck when it clunks?

 

[tandangerranger]

I had something similar last winter. It would clunk in 4wd, when I started inspecting I found my diff housing cracked and the seal and bearings exploded. It was definitely noticeable when looking at the axle. Usually your u joints will give one clunk when you start going. But if in your front diff there are broken teeth, that can cause jerking and clunking intermittently.

 

[cablesNOTwires]

Ok thank you, I will be inspecting that and check it out. I'll post what I find, and if that is the case, what kind of repair and cost am I lookin at?