Noise coming from my front left

[handsomeDave]

Hey guys, I'm getting a kinda rumbling, kinda grinding noise from my front left wheel. I don't know what it is, it's quieter the faster I go, and no noisier on corners. I was thinking that it might be time for new pads, but they look good, and it's not louder when braking. I don't think it's a CV joint, cuz I just replaced that and the wheel bearing last year. I seem to remember something like this happened before, and it was because the tire was cupped, so they rotated them and it got a...

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[chunkytrunks]

If it's a rumbling/vibration it could be the tire is unevenly worn. But if it's grinding i would suspect a wheel bearing.

 

[Dirk]

x3

 

[Cochise]

X4

Had the same symptoms at different times on different sides, and it was the bearings.

 

[J33P]

yup, same problem on my WJ. 95$ each at Benson's, I am sure the TJ ones are in that area. DOn't buy the dealer ones they are around 300$ each

12 points 13mm socket (I picked up a regular 13mm one at PA, they are 12 point because they are cheap)
36mm socket (go to PA as well)
torque wrench
impact, works best for removing the 36mm nut.

http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=257794
small write up. took me about 30min each side.