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2005 4wd XL supercab has a humming coming from front end at different speeds. This doesn't increase when turning either direction. The humming sounds like tire noise, but it still occures on ice and snow. This sound also varies at different speeds. Could this be a bearing problem?

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Sounds like a hub bearing for sure, does it change when you are in 4WD?

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