2004 1/2 ton, 35K miles, makes a horrible grind/growl sound (like it is trying to engage/disengage) when slowed almost to stop a sudden clunk and sound goes away, think it is hubs or a solenoid. Had a lot of rain lately, possibly leaning towards an electrical issue.
Is this a 4x4 ? If so, sounds like the IWE ( Integrated Wheel End ) are partially engaged. This is a problem with the 1st revision of the IWE solenoid ( no water shield, and water gets into the vacuum line, causing the IWEs to not be held all the way out ).
Here is the TSB on this
http://my.voyager.net/~sscully/file_tsb06_08_15.pdf
If its coming from your front tire more than likely it your front wheel bearing.
jack up the front end and wiggle the tire at the top and bottom. if it wiggles around in the hub, (Not the suspension) your wheel bearing is worn out. you will also probably notice your tire is leaning in or out not straight.
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