It is not a known issue, nor is it "common." You likely have SOMETHING worn out in the front end. It sounds like it's probably a bad wheel bearing, if the tone changes when turning.
Great idea, I’ll check this out. Thankszbyers wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:13 amIt is not a known issue, nor is it "common." You likely have SOMETHING worn out in the front end. It sounds like it's probably a bad wheel bearing, if the tone changes when turning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLmnFy12mKI
Moog sells preassembled hub assemblies. They're like $150 on RockAuto. To me, it was worth paying that to replace it. When the parts to do it separately can run $50, and then I need to go to a shop to press it out is another $50.. Plus driving into town... Only thing it doesn't come with is a new ball joint. I'd replace the ball joints while you're at it, and make sure you spray down the castle nut on the tie rod end multiple times to help free it up.
A decent cost option for sure. Great to hear, thanks!andrewclaus wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:09 am I just did mine last fall. I ordered the bearing and a socket for the axle nut, got both for around $40 as I recall. I sprayed nuts and bolts with penetrating oil the night before. Everything came apart fine. I took the knuckle to a local tire shop and they pressed the bearing in for $40. I called around to find a shop with the right press--not every shop has it. The parts stores didn't. I put new struts in on both sides too as long as I was there. I have not gotten an alignment yet--it's been driving perfectly. I'll do that next time I need tire work.
I looked at new knuckles briefly and couldn't find a good deal on one at that time. There wasn't a good local salvage option. I'm happy with my result.
I like this option, and I found the parts through RockAuto. BUT it’s not cheap... $575 CAN shipped for both front wheels. I’m sure I can save a little on the $85 shipping by sourcing it in Canada. At least gas is cheap right now!zbyers wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:21 amMoog sells preassembled hub assemblies. They're like $150 on RockAuto. To me, it was worth paying that to replace it. When the parts to do it separately can run $50, and then I need to go to a shop to press it out is another $50.. Plus driving into town... Only thing it doesn't come with is a new ball joint. I'd replace the ball joints while you're at it, and make sure you spray down the castle nut on the tie rod end multiple times to help free it up.