2000 GMC Jimmy popping sound after engaging 4wd and acceler

2000 GMC JIMMY
93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTYSHORE
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i own a 2000 gmc jimmy with about 93,000 miles. when i engage 4wd and start to accelerate i hear a very loud popping noise. like its not fully engaging. the lights on the dash are on normally like they should be. i can feel the wheels grip in the front still. after getting a little more up to speed the noise stops. but when im in first gear and accelerating its pops. its very loud. in 2wd it is normal. i used my truck to drive up to the ski resorts in new york. its all stock. i have owned it since 71,000 miles and it has been a good truck. i want to know how to fix this problem as i dont want to be stuck in winter on the side of the road. thanks for your help
Nov 7, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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SWILLIAMS
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Sounds like either a bad CV joint or tri-pot joint. It is possible that it is a bad U-joint in the drive shaft as well. A remote possibility is that the front axle vacuum is weak and causing the axle to engage/disengage as well.

I would suspect one of the joints first.
Dec 5, 2009 at 12:20 AM
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MICKEY-D
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Another possibility could be the transfer case.
some of them a large chain inside, and it could stretch, or the sprockets that it drives can be worn. Hope this helps. mickey-d
Dec 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM
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