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Old 06-27-2010, 08:17 PM
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Alignment get thrown off when engaged in 4x4

I have a Toyota x-cab With Manuel hubs and when I throw it in 4x4 and drive, the tires look like this \.../

But the story is that I wAs wheeling up a steep rock and my tires didn't grab traction so I went again, but this time I gave it more gas and up it goes but also had little traction at the same time. The tires was slipping but still spending and I made it. After we were done I pull onto the road and notice my front tires was super wobbly. So I engaged it back to 2wd and the wobble was gone. Also when in 2wd the tires are straight and not like this \.../

So I do not know what can be the problem and any advice will be great. Thanks
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No one had similar issues???? Or had heard of this happening before??
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that's crazy never heard of that before. Start taking crap apart and find the weak link.
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moved, please don't post tech questions in the build section
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Check your wheel bearings, if there loose or worn that could possibly cause the problem your having.
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Red face

I can`t see how putting it in 4 wheel drive could alter the front axle.

You need to jack this up and see what is broke
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I found the problem. The front diff is shot. I wAs checking all the bushings and what not and it all look good. Then I got to the axles and the passenger side was way wobbly. The gears on the inside is probably all grind up. Will I guess it's time to regear! hahahaha thanks all you guys for the advices.
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