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1989 Driver Front Side Wheel Grinding/Vibration/Noise


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MJ Model:

 

1989 Jeep MJ 4.0L 2WD

 

Issue at hand:

 

At lower speeds when turning, I notice a vibration coming from the front driver side wheel. Seems to be worse when turning and I can kinda feel it driving straight. 

 

What I have done:

 

I have installed a 2" lift using coil spacers and chevy drop shackles. I did not get an adjustable track bar. This was done about 6 months ago.

I then had a weird noise and vibration in the same tire so I thought it was my bearings. I replaced the bearings with new ones. The issue was still there so I thought it was because I didnt replace the one piece rotor at the same time. So, I replaced the rotor and with new bearings again. (I packed the bearings very well)... Seemed to help but issue was still there. When the truck is parked, and when I grab the top of the tire and shake it back and forth, I hear a clicking like something is loose. So I replaced my ball joints. Problem still there. Brake pads looked good and didnt have unusual wear.

 

Would appreciate some insight.

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Appreciate the response.

 

They are brand new tires and I just got an alignment. They would not be able to do the alignment if the tie rods were bad and I even asked them.

 

I'm going to do my wheel bearings one more time.... with this grease press tool I bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NYDYO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I will letcha ya'll know when I'm done. :crossfingers: :wrench:

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I'm far from being an expert on this but a few thoughts come to mind. Vibration can be coming from an unbalanced wheel. Worse when turning I would consider looking into tie rods maybe as well.

Neither of these can create a grinding noise. In fact, generally neither creates any noise at all.

 

Are the brake calipers free on the sliders? Did you by any chance replace one or both calipers, and possibly get the wrong caliper?

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Okay well I just got done repacking my bearings with the new tool I got and it worked fantastic. Re-installed the bearings, tightened the axle nut while spinning the rotor, bleed the brake fluid, and made sure the brake shield plate wasnt rubbing. I put the tire on without the caliper and wiggled the tire from the 12 and 6 position (top and bottom) and there was nothing. Solid. Then I took the tire off, put the caliper on, cleaned the sliders, re-greased them and put the tire back on. Drove the truck around and the noise is still there. When the truck is on the ground and I grab the top of the tire and shake, I feel something moving. Bad caliper? It might be the tire making the noise?

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