Front end issue

[spadz93]

I've made a few threads about this one, but never seem to gain any real traction. There's something in my front end that's going bad, and I can't figure it out. Symptoms are:

-Vibrating/loud humming, regardless of RPM or braking, directly related to speed
-Slightly heavier to turn right than left
-Car sometimes feels like it's resisting moving forward (too much toe out? steering wheel is also not perfectly straight when going straight)
-Clunking over most bumps (sounds like from passenger side)
-Jerking/wandering side to side at highway speeds (goes both ways)
-some "creaking" when turning the wheel side to side, seems to originate from front passenger but could be wrong

When taking a turn a little too hard, it feels like something "pops" out of place which is when all the problems start happening.

Does anyone have any ideas? From what I've researched, it could be tie rod (inner/outer/both), bushings, or upper strut mounts, as well as probably a bad alignment caused by whatever the issue may be. *The hubs are new Moog hubs with less thank 1-2k on the clock* Could definitely use some advice in regards on what to look for under the car.

[zr1chris]

Wheel bearing going bad possibly?

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by zr1chris

Wheel bearing going bad possibly?

I should have noted, both hubs are new from Moog

[zr1chris]

Originally Posted by spadz93

I should have noted, both hubs are new from Moog

There goes that theory.

[partlowr]

Wheel bearing is the most likely culprit

[partlowr]

Originally Posted by spadz93

I should have noted, both hubs are new from Moog

Could still be a bad wheel bearing assembly. I had a wheel bearing go bad on a brand new Mercedes with less than 1,000 miles on it. Sometimes new parts are simply defective, it happens.

[spadz93]

Let's say that's it. You really think it could be causing all the other problems too? I'm not sure I want to drop another few hundred on hubs

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[partlowr]

Originally Posted by spadz93

Let's say that's it. You really think it could be causing all the other problems too? I'm not sure I want to drop another few hundred on hubs

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A bad wheel bearing can certainly effect steering and steering feel. It can also affect braking, brake wear, uneven tire wear and a bunch of other stuff. Most of your symptoms sound to me like a wheel bearing issue. You should be able to pull them off and test the bearings before buying new ones, it will be very evident if they are bad. You might even be able to just do the wiggle test, jack the car up and grab the tire and wheel and see of you get any movement.

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by partlowr

A bad wheel bearing can certainly effect steering and steering feel. It can also affect braking, brake wear, uneven tire wear and a bunch of other stuff. Most of your symptoms sound to me like a wheel bearing issue. You should be able to pull them off and test the bearings before buying new ones, it will be very evident if they are bad. You might even be able to just do the wiggle test, jack the car up and grab the tire and wheel and see of you get any movement.

I did wiggle them, and I did rotate them as well. All I heard was brake noise (pads lightly running across rotors, no resistance). I *think* i might have heard a little bit of clunking when turning the passenger wheel, but it went away after a bit

[christianchevell]

a shot front strut could also with age do wonders to the drive of the car and your most likely about due for a new pair...and your stock rubber bushings are weakening over time let alone stock end links which are so weak on our car also...you did not do a brake change and leave out the roller skates did you? they counter noise...

[MattMDR]

It could be bushings for stabilizer bar.

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by christianchevell

a shot front strut could also with age do wonders to the drive of the car and your most likely about due for a new pair...and your stock rubber bushings are weakening over time let alone stock end links which are so weak on our car also...you did not do a brake change and leave out the roller skates did you? they counter noise...

Wouldn't be THIS much noise, replaced the struts about 30k ago, maybe closer to 20k, they're koni oranges. Never gave me this problem for the first 15k or so miles so unless they just failed, idk if it could be them.

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by MattMDR

It could be bushings for stabilizer bar.

Debating new end links, or do you mean the stabilizer bar bushing itself?

[InFiD3ViL]

Originally Posted by zr1chris

Wheel bearing going bad possibly?

That is what it sounds like.

But if it is the bearings, then you need to get it taken care of soon. Some of those symptoms are pretty bad, especially if caused by the bearings.