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    We need someone with free wheel hubs up front to go check it out for us. Or maybe a jdm guy, they have 2wd option? I assumed tod caused it since i'd never noticed it in another of my vehicles? And yes the tod does kick off at slow speeds but since the wheels are turning at different speeds it might think its losing traction and therefore kick in the tod? I think my tod indicator lights kick on when it happens but i never really paid attention so i could be wrong. I still am putting my money on it being the tod.
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    Another thought: Ive only noticed it under power so thats another reason for me to believe its the tod. I'll have to play around with it.

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    I drive mine most of the time in 2wd And yes! in carparks i seem to squeak a bit lol, depends on how sharp im turning and speed tho.

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    i have a blast in parking garages ....hehe .. i love the sound of the screeeeeech around each corner.....i think i add some power to make it do it more..lol
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    OK I finally got around to doing this experiment and with both the transmission and the transfer case in neutral (i.e., no wheels driven, no connection side to side in the front and no connection front to back) the front tires still squealed.

    SO - with AWD out of the picture, I'm left with the conclusion that it's just an Ackerman angle thing - and I'll gladly put up with a little tire squealing in exchange for the tight turning radius!

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    I think mine does it only when I take of making a turn.. its like the fronts get powered during the turn.. I think it has to do with front tires being smaller then the rears because of wear issues.. and the rears are newer

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