Spazzcdnm

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Ok guys, Im stuck on this one. I have had a slight grinding noise on my runner for as long as I have had it. It sounds like the tires are rubbing, but they were confirmed to not be. I recently upgraded to 33's and then took a 1000 mile trip to st george and back. . since I got back, the noise has become more prevalent and louder. The tires are not rubbing when the noise starts. It also seems like the noise is more prevalent if I havent driven for a while. if I start driving, it will make the noise around a normal right hand turn, but after a few minutes, it wont do it unless I am having to make a particularly sharp turn. Its only coming from the drivers side front tire, and on right hand turns. Any Ideas?

rokblok

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Bearings? Either wheel or trunnions possibly.

Spazzcdnm

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If it were the trunnions wouldnt I have the accompanied tire wear?

85TurboRunner

Is it a constant noise when the wheel is in the turned position or does it only make the noise when you are in the act of turning the steering wheel?

Spazzcdnm

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It will make the noise all the way through the turn. But like I said earlier. It gets better as I drive. So when its cold, it will make the noise anywhere from 2/3 lock and on, but once I have been driving, it sounds like 7/8 lock and on. (as in ive turned the when 7/8ths of its total travel)

Spazzcdnm

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The most perplexing part about it for me is that its only on right hand turns. I would think that if it was the bearings, then it would do it regardless of orientation.

Spazzcdnm

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haha.. Im retarded. just went out to take another look and noticed that the plastic liner/skirting that goes over the wheel well had gotten caught on the tire and bent up. bent it back and no more noise! Im so relieved. I am in the middle of finals right now and didnt know when I was gonna have the time before driving it home for the summer..

Gizler00

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Haha. Good to know that's all it was.