Front end noise in Cold - Manual Hub Fix
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Front end noise in Cold - Manual Hub Fix
For years I've noticed a loud friction-esk noise as the front tires turn in temps below 20. It disappears in about a half mile. I was previously told it was probably the front wheel bearings in cold, nothing to worry about. Annoying though.
Late this summer I installed manual hubs. A couple of days ago it got real cold here in PA, I didn't think too much of it when the sound reappeared. Last night I disengaged the hubs (basically I'd forgotten for about a wee.) This morning, no sound!
So, it seems the noise must be coming from the front driver's side axel, not the wheel bearings. My theory is that the axel grease in the inner or outer CV's must firm up under 20 degrees. Chalk up another advantage to installing Manual Hubs!!
Edit: Has anyone else had this experience? Is there anything I should be worried about? I would imagine synth. axel grease would fix the problem for those w/o manual hubs or those who want to keep their hub locked during the winter.
Late this summer I installed manual hubs. A couple of days ago it got real cold here in PA, I didn't think too much of it when the sound reappeared. Last night I disengaged the hubs (basically I'd forgotten for about a wee.) This morning, no sound!
So, it seems the noise must be coming from the front driver's side axel, not the wheel bearings. My theory is that the axel grease in the inner or outer CV's must firm up under 20 degrees. Chalk up another advantage to installing Manual Hubs!!
Edit: Has anyone else had this experience? Is there anything I should be worried about? I would imagine synth. axel grease would fix the problem for those w/o manual hubs or those who want to keep their hub locked during the winter.
Last edited by flyAddict; 01-18-2005 at 07:26 PM. Reason: update
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My guess would be the spindle bushing, check out these threads.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/groan-front-end-48479/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/2gen-4runner-screeching-grinding-noise-right-turns-only-47573/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/groan-front-end-48479/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/2gen-4runner-screeching-grinding-noise-right-turns-only-47573/
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Originally Posted by eric-the-red
My guess would be the spindle bushing...
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