Is this a U joint Problem?

[worley76]

I have a 95 ford ranger and I have been having issues with it pulling to the left or right depending on which way I turn. If i make a 90 degree turn left it pulls left and if I turn right it pulls right. I have also heard a popping or almost creaking a couple times when I made a hard right turn. Is this a front axle ujoint problem. I should mention that it is a 4 wheel drive and I first thought that maybe the automatic lock in lock outs were possibly engaging somehow. Could this be it? Thanks alot for the help!!

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Could be a seized axle U joint or balljoints/tie rod ends.

A good going over and inspection of the front end is what is needed here.