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Jul 20, 2009 | 06:43 PM

bloodline666

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front end issue(s)

when turning left a slow speed in idle. like pulling into driveway or parking space i heard this rubbing grinding noise. a friend told me prob. hub ***. so i replaced both about 2 weeks ago.i am also getting a steady shimmy in steering wheel. a few months back i replaced end links sway bar bushings shocks and just put new steering stabalizer in it over the weekend. any input would be great. thanks in advance.

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:48 PM

KRDiesel

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Do you have the stock size tires and rims?

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:50 PM

bloodline666

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yes they are and the air is at 75#.

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:52 PM

12ozd

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Front left wheel bearing?
When you say hub replacement,do you mean the wheel bearing assy., or the 4 wd. locking hub?

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:53 PM

KRDiesel

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Jack the front up and put it on jack stands, Have a friend turn the wheel back and fourth, look to see if it is touching anywhere.

Jul 20, 2009 | 06:53 PM

bloodline666

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i replaced the hub assembly on both pass. and drivers. 2 weeks ago.

Jul 21, 2009 | 07:01 AM

MaxOut

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This may be a stupid question but are you stuck in 4WD? In 4WD on dry pavement you will get resistance and what sounds like a grinding sound when making turns.

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Jul 21, 2009 | 09:29 AM

MoyockPowerstroke

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Has the truck been lifted? Is there and play in the pitman arm?

Jul 21, 2009 | 10:01 AM

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bloodline666

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both hubs are in auto mode. i dont feel any play in pitman arm. truck is stock.im baffled. and really dont wanna pay out my but for the dealer to fix it. if i could figure out the prob. i can fix it myself and save some cash for my pocket.

Jul 21, 2009 | 03:13 PM

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I thank it is bearing in left front wheel

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:56 PM

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I have a dodge that when the brakes are hot the front left caliper will hang up causing a shimmie? Had a suburban with warped roters acted like a stuck rotor? (bad) Funny the wife drove both.