Front end still having issues....
#1
Front end still having issues....
Hello everyone. It's time to consult the wisdom of RF once again!
To save myself from typing because it's late... Please read this thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=269409
I'm having the EXACT same problem. The only catch is that BOTH of my front wheel hubs are brand new as of late last summer. This issue happened even after I had replaced both hubs.
Only other work I've done to the front is replaced brake pads/rotors/passenger side caliper.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm also running very low on time here so LoL the sooner the better.
-RJ
To save myself from typing because it's late... Please read this thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=269409
I'm having the EXACT same problem. The only catch is that BOTH of my front wheel hubs are brand new as of late last summer. This issue happened even after I had replaced both hubs.
Only other work I've done to the front is replaced brake pads/rotors/passenger side caliper.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm also running very low on time here so LoL the sooner the better.
-RJ
#6
OMFG wow I just realized I never identified my truck.
It's an 02 Ranger XLT FX4, 4wd, 5 speed, dual stick, 4.0 SOHC, extended cab.... whew. This poor truck only has 85K and it's been beaten to Hell, survived, and came back for more. Now, it's time to put some maintenance into my ride. Starting with figuring out WTF is causing this noise.
Like I've stated, both front wheel hubs are brand new as of Sept/Oct of last year. I replaced the calipers, pads, and rotors right around that time. ABS sensors are brand new since they come with the hubs.
Did I mention my ABS light comes on from time to time. Doesn't affect braking any.
This rubbing sound has gotten progressively worse since my last inspection which was right after Christmas (last year). My truck got two new rear tires at that point but I turned down alignment. It needs that, too.
Bottom line up front, I NEED to find out what's causing this rubbing sound and fast. The front end seems to have a SLIGHT shimmy to it, and the steering wheel shakes ever so slightly, as well.
What should I check first and how do I check it?
Thanks,
RJ
Last edited by Decaff2007; 03-10-2011 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Added more info.
#7
Ok here's an update. I finally had a chance to jack up the front end and as I did, the passenger tire straightened out...meaning the bottom was sagging out a bit. Well, I took a look in there and I'm able to move the entire knuckle/spindle/whatever-you-want-to-call-it assembly back and forth about a 1/8th inch. This is where the upper ball joint is.
The driver side is solid and does not budge.
I'm replacing the upper ball joint today.
I'll see what happens and report back.
The driver side is solid and does not budge.
I'm replacing the upper ball joint today.
I'll see what happens and report back.
#11
Besides, I do not have the time to do that. Live I've said, I'm getting deployed soon and time is of the essence.
#13
Well, ok, update...
I rotated the tires today and guess what: Vibration is 99% gone.... in the front, anyway.
So now with the front tires on the rear, the rear started shaking/vibrating.
I'm taking this truck back to Firestone and telling them, "EFF YOU!!" Now fix my stuff because it worked fine before it left here!@#$%
I rotated the tires today and guess what: Vibration is 99% gone.... in the front, anyway.
So now with the front tires on the rear, the rear started shaking/vibrating.
I'm taking this truck back to Firestone and telling them, "EFF YOU!!" Now fix my stuff because it worked fine before it left here!@#$%
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