harriss Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I have heard a grinding noise coming from the front end. It has happened about 5 times now and last for 1-2 sec. It seems to happen within the first mile after sitting for awhile, but Im unsure exaclty when. Could it be transfer case, U-joint? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Scary Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 wheel hub bearing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_978 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I just had to change my hub, drivers side front, they tend to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 It could be brakes too. The pins for the caliper have to slide, and if they dont have any grease they can cause the pads to bind. Alot of variables. My best suggestion would be to go over the truck, re lube the slide pins, do a visual inspection on the front suspension, and go over all tie rods etc. Better to be safe than sorry. check your diff fluid while you under there and see if its low... You should be able to have fluid come out as soon as you remove the diff plug, If you dont its low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriss Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 thanks for the replys!!!! i cant replicate the noise. im gonna have to go over the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriss Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 As the noise became more frequent, I was able to pinpoint the issue to a ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I have never heard a ball joint grind. Pop and make noise yes, never grind. What exactly did you do to hear the ball joint grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayldss Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Have you checked your transfer case fluid? I'm getting a noise grind/vibration from my front end too and a leak from the front seal on the transfer case Mostly at 50-55mph or when I let off the throttle. Thinking it could be u-joint vibration tearing apart the seal/bearing. Maybe carrier bearings are junk (229k miles) I haven't been able to check tie rods, ball joints, or front dif. Good luck and keep us posted if you find a fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriss Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 tayldss, I havent check the transfer case fluid yet. blown346, the grinding would last 1 to 2 sec, which is very a long time. It would make the noise randomly, and I did not do anything in particular. I havent greased the front end in about 3 years. After I greased the front end, the noise has stopped (at least I think it did). I havent greased the idler or pittman arm yet...I have to get a diff. end for my grease gun, but after I greased the noise seemed to stop. Only time will tell. I keep updating the thread as I find things out. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Unfortunatly it sounds like you are chasing the problem with guesses. Try to diagnose the problem and ifx it once. I agree that from the sounds of things you may be a bit back on maintenance and that is a good thing to catch up on. On the other hand lets look at stuff that will cause a grinding noise. When it did make the noise were you driving slow, cruising, heavy throttle, turning, stopping, etc. These are all items that will lead to the diagnose for what the real problem is to keep you from spending money on stuff you may certainly not need,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harriss Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Zippy, i agree with you that I am chasing the problem with guesses, but I must have lucked out cause the noise has gone away. The noise occured with little to no load on the engine, cruising i guess. Thanks for the reply, Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Could be a wheel bearing. have you checked those, as well as the diff fluid?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonskii Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Have you checked your transfer case fluid? I'm getting a noise grind/vibration from my front end too and a leak from the front seal on the transfer case Mostly at 50-55mph or when I let off the throttle. Thinking it could be u-joint vibration tearing apart the seal/bearing. Maybe carrier bearings are junk (229k miles) I haven't been able to check tie rods, ball joints, or front dif. Good luck and keep us posted if you find a fix! did you figure this issue out my truck is doing the same thing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Check the front diff fluid, and wheels bearings. If a wheel bearing feels strong and doesnt move, that doesnt mean the bearing isnt bad. I had a bad wheel bearing and it was still nice and tight. Go over the brakes and make sure the caliper pins and lubed and working freely as well as the brake caliper piston itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayldss Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Have you checked your transfer case fluid? I'm getting a noise grind/vibration from my front end too and a leak from the front seal on the transfer case Mostly at 50-55mph or when I let off the throttle. Thinking it could be u-joint vibration tearing apart the seal/bearing. Maybe carrier bearings are junk (229k miles) I haven't been able to check tie rods, ball joints, or front dif. Good luck and keep us posted if you find a fix! did you figure this issue out my truck is doing the same thing too I haven't been home long enough to take a good look at it. I really need to just find a local reputable shop that has the time. Blown346 made some good suggestions on what to check. Good luck and keep us posted, I will update when I get mine figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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