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Ben Willis Posted on Jan 27, 2013
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Replaced front hubs and still have roaring noise

LT 2wd I replaced front hubs after determining that both were bad ( clinking metal noise in them when spinning tire but there was no play when checking toe/camber) but when i drove it between 40-55mph i still hear the whining/roaring noise from the front driverside. Swayed side to side and going left it kinda clears up to the right gets worse. Thinking steering box or drive shaft u joints but havent gotten to that point yet.. PLEASE HELP!!!!

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Clicking noise from front end while spinning tyres is an indication of failing cv joints. especially while turning the wheel from left to right. Suggest you replace the shafts

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