4x4 front wheels feel funny

1990 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
V8 • 4WD
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MICK1832
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90 suburban 2500..when i switch to 4x4...while making hard turns,,the front whells feel like the lugs are loose and are about to fall off...only in 4x4...any ideas?
Nov 23, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you are on a surface that provides good traction, then what you feel is normal. Is that what is going on?
Nov 23, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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MICK1832
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driving now on hard compact snow...but when turning, the wheels literally feel like they are loose and about to fall off.
Nov 23, 2010 at 8:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend starting with steering components. I will assume the tires are tight. Check things suck as the idler arm, pitman arm, tie rods, ball joints...

Let me know what you find.
Nov 24, 2010 at 6:45 AM
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