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Noise from Front End. Bad Wheel Bearing?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by connor016, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Nov 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    connor016

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    When going 50+MPH I noticed what sounded like a periodic humming and I thought my tire was rubbing. It only happened when slightly turning left. I could not see anything that was rubbing. I ended up removing coil spacers the previous owner had on it and put on Bilstein 5100s and still had the same issue. I checked things out when swapping the suspension and nothing appeared to be loose. I had it aligned and now it does it worse only needing to turn slightly left. It sounds like it is coming from the front right. I jacked up the front end and grabbed the wheel at 12 and 6 and no play. 9 and 3 had play but it didn't appear to be from the tie rod but rather just turning the wheel a bit int he locked location. Both sides were the same. I rotated the tire while pulling on it and could hear a light occasional popping sound but it seems like it was coming from the brake/rotor assembly or possibly a cover. Both sides seemed about the same. Is there a better way to test if the wheel bearing is bad?
     
  2. Nov 1, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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    Here is a link to a video of the wheel when pushing/pulling from 6 and 3 position. It appears it is just moving with the limited travel allowed by the wheel lock:

     
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  4. Nov 1, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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    Don't buy that piece of junk. Do a search here and you'll find at least 2 members selling top notch hub assemblies.
     
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    Check my assemblies out if you want something a lot better than what that eBay link showed. Click the link in my signature. Then go to marionbumper2bumper.com if you are ready to buy one. (or two!)
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    Do I need to purchase the inner seal in addition to the assembly you sell or does it come with it?
     
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    see above question, bama
     
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    The inner seal is separate. They are on the website for $16 each. Thanks!
     

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