2010 Front-end growling/humming while rolling

Hi folks. Looking for some help with my 2010 DC. I've been searching the forums and have collected a lot of the observations, but thought I'd offer my own post as well.

In the past 2 months, I've developed this rolling noise. As my speed increases, a growling noise starts and then becomes louder the faster I go, then subsides as I slow down. It's coming from the front, and I can feel a slight vibration in the gas pedal and steering wheel. The truck has 80k miles, but the tires have less than 10k and upon inspection, they are in good condition (no cupping or anything). When I make a right turn, the noise goes away, but comes back as soon as I straighten up. During a left turn, the noise seems to remain. If I had to compare it to anything, I'd say it sounded like I was running knobby tires...but I'm not.

From what I've read elsewhere here at TW, it seems like I'm faced with a wheel bearing issue. Just thought I'd ask here and see if anyone has any other suggestions or similar stories.

 

Yeah sounds like bearings.

 

agreed, wheel bearing

 

Consensus on TW appears to be replace the hub, save hassle and money.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...s-4x4-sale-complete-best-price-ever-save.html

 

Thanks. After all the reading I've done, I think that's the approach I'm going to take.

 

thank you for the referral

 

My pleasure!

I have a growly one now, but I'm trying to get them to replace it under my warranty.
If not, you'll be hearing from me.

 

Sounds good. I have heard back from a few people that have had them replaced under warranty

 

Ah...needle bearing @Beavis