New front end noise?

[02suburbanZ71]

Recently i developed a whirling/ grinding noise while driving. It only does it going straight and it its totally random. It can do it slowing down or while speeding up and sometimes not at all. It seems to be coming from the front left but im not really sure. What should i check since it wont do it while turning

[Jsdirt]

Just going by their track record, it's probably one or both hub bearings. I'd change both.

 

 

 

My truck has 72k on her now. I bought I set of upper control arms and a pair of hub bearings last winter, because with my lowers failing at 38k miles, I knew it was just a matter of time.

 

Threw my winter wheel/tire combo on a couple weeks back, and guess what? Yep - uppers are SMOKED.

[02suburbanZ71]

Just going by their track record, it's probably one or both hub bearings. I'd change both.

 

 

 

My truck has 72k on her now. I bought I set of upper control arms and a pair of hub bearings last winter, because with my lowers failing at 38k miles, I knew it was just a matter of time.

 

Threw my winter wheel/tire combo on a couple weeks back, and guess what? Yep - uppers are SMOKED.

Wow talk about bad luck. I think mine may have to go in for service.

[00Silverado4x4]

Hub bearings (most likely). Jack it up and check the 12 & 6.

[02suburbanZ71]

Heres an update. I didnt have a change to put it on the rack at work but now i have a new problem. I had the mechanic fix my vac leak a month ago and he said my ps pump had a small leak. I did not replace it but tonight it was turning at the gas station and i got a loud scraping noise like metal on metal. Never heard that noise before so i did the same maneuver agan and it did it even worse. So i arrived at the bank and backed out again i had this horrible metal on metal noise and it still makes that whirling noise while going strait randomly. Whenever i full crank the wheel i get this noise. Can this new problem shed light?

[02suburbanZ71]

 

This appears to be leaking

[Jsdirt]

Looks like you have the same exact axle leak that mine developed at less than 50k miles. I haven't fixed that yet though. So far it's holding up ... knock on wood ...

 

I'd jack that thing up and check EVERYTHING underneath steering related. Could just be a bad CV joint, but check it all out anyway. I've seen improperly tightened caliper bolts back out and make a noise like that - caliper grinding into the wheel, on a vehicle this guy was trying to dump off on my buddy, LOL.

[02suburbanZ71]

Looks like you have the same exact axle leak that mine developed at less than 50k miles. I haven't fixed that yet though. So far it's holding up ... knock on wood ...

 

I'd jack that thing up and check EVERYTHING underneath steering related. Could just be a bad CV joint, but check it all out anyway. I've seen improperly tightened caliper bolts back out and make a noise like that - caliper grinding into the wheel, on a vehicle this guy was trying to dump off on my buddy, LOL.

Hopefully i can take it to the repair shop tomorrow. I cant stand to drive it with such a noise. Is that diff fluid leaking?

[Jsdirt]

Well I'm seeing 2 things in that pic - maybe a small drip on the power steering return hose, and the telltale spray of gear oil getting flung from the spinning CV - makes a straight line of oil on the frame. Mine has much more play than I would expect to be normal, so that probably wiped out the seal.

[02suburbanZ71]

My issue was 2 bad front hubs, bad bearings, and ball joints. The kit comes with 2 new front abs sensors my price was 726 installed. Hopefully i get it back tomorrow

[02suburbanZ71]

Are moog parts any good? That is what was installed

[Jsdirt]

They used to be. These days they're hit or miss. They're about the best out there though. That's the state of affairs today regarding any manufactured goods ...

[02suburbanZ71]

They used to be. These days they're hit or miss. They're about the best out there though. That's the state of affairs today regarding any manufactured goods ...

The shop said they inspected everything and all was perfect but now i have a problem. I now have a metallic noise coming from the front pass side where they worked, that was not present before they replaced the hubs and bearings. Also i still have a little bit of whirring on the driver front most of it is gone not all though. Do i take it back? I am not happy. As the speed increases the metallic noise gets louder

[Chris]

Yes you take it back. That question should bever cross your mind

[02suburbanZ71]

Yes you take it back. That question should bever cross your mind

Well i was wondering if with the new bearings they had to be broken in or anything or the noise would go away over time