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My Ranger is a 4x4 it has hub & bearing assemblies, not greaseable.
I understand that, I too own a 4x Ranger but was wondering how long it has been since you last re-packed the wheel bearings, that is all !
Wheel bearing like other forgotten parts of the truck go without any notice until they go bad, not saying all it is going to take is pull the wheels and re-pack the bearing but sometimes preventive measures are better than none !
Mine were repacked five years ago and checked for wear and bluing (burning of the bearing, if problems arose at that time I would have replaced them again which I did 10 years back.
Using your brakes lightly, when you feel the shimmy in the front end can help to determine if a wheel bearing is going bad, yes they can make noise but sometime when there is minimal movement in the bearing itself you can feel it.
So much for that avenue just thought that was all, good luck on determining the problem, hope it is a simple fix !
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !