I’ve got a 98 Ranger, 5-spd manual, 4x4 off-road. When backing up, if
the wheel is turned in one direction there is an intense shuddering
that feels like it’s coming from somewhere in the rear of the truck.
Nothing turning the other way. Have not gotten under it yet, but
would still appreciate any speculation – give me a place to start
looking. It happens at any speed (up to 5MPH, have not tried above
that), only in reverse and only when turning in one direction.
Otherwise everything feels and drives fine. Is occurring in 2WD, have
not tried in 4. This truck has seen plenty of abuse off-roading, but
had been exposed to nothing but normal road driving for quite some
time when the symptom developed. I’m at a loss for where to start
looking for this problem, so unless I get some pointers I’ll likely
just be lifting it up, taking off the wheels and looking around,
trying to find something loose. Myself and another driver have both
agreed it really feels like it's coming from behind the cab, though I
still wouldn't be surprised to find the issue is in the front, as
these things can seem to travel in percieved direction.
TIA,
Dan
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