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Old Jan 5, 2023
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Grinding Noise Mystery

Trying to track down a grinding noise⬇️

So I’ve got a grinding noise coming from my front end somewhere. It’s more noticeable at slower speeds. Noise also gets drastically better when brakes are applied.
I can hear it when going straight, and it’s worse when turning left. Goes away when turning right.

A little about the truck:
-2006 sport 4WD w/4.0
-brand new hub assemblies last week
-brand new CV’s last week
-new CV axle seals
-new u-joints in rear driveshaft.

Any help?
 

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Are you in 4 wheel Drive? I'm having the same problem but I seem to be stuck in 4x4 low.
 
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I am in two wheel drive.
 
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Update: Just drove it lunch. The noise appears to mostly go away in 4WD.
 
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check upper and lower ball joints
 
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