Grinding noise while driving! Help.

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  1. 03fx4

    03fx4 Full Access Member

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    New here so I hope this is the right section.

    Recently purchased an 03 fx4 with 138,000 miles and I'm noticing a constant grinding noise while driving. I'm not sure what could be causing the issue. I've been searching the interweb for answers but nothing good so far!

    Thanks again
     
  2. ak_cowboy

    ak_cowboy Penguin Hunter

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    Is it 2wd or 4wd? at all times, or certain speeds? Forward and reverse? Straight or turning?

    I'm guessing that it's the front CV joints
     
  3. BlackThundah

    BlackThundah Aka LilWhiteFiddy

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    You said your going to replace your tranny saturday? It could still be your tranny. If the noise stops, then you know it was your old tranny. Does it sound like its coming from the transmission or somewhere else? Could be what ak said.
     
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    my guess is wheel bearing.. but answering AK questions can help us near it down.
     
  5. 03fx4

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    It's a 4wd. And it happens all the time. I can only test it going forward because I have no reverse. Lol that's why I'm changing out the tranny.

    I haven't really paid attention to it on turning. I'll look into that.

    Yeah I feel the noise coming from the wheels or somewhere around that area.
     
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  6. 4ctNduction

    4ctNduction Truck of the Century

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    wheel / hub bearings. does it speed up and slow down with the speed of the truck ?
     
  7. AK SNO RIDER

    AK SNO RIDER Got Snow?

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    I'm betting on wheel bearings too

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  8. Pity7700

    Pity7700 oh umm...uhh?

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    hubs! easy fix, just pricey lol
     
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    Ahh nice. Mine were grinding more than squeaking when they went out.
     
  10. 03fx4

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    Yes if I speed up it sounds faster and slow when I brake.
     

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