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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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I have this weird roaring and vibrating that seems to be coming from the front right side of the truck. I replaced the wheel bearing and check the tire balance and nothing seemed to work it still does it. and it only does it around 60 mph. Any ideas? Thanks
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Possibly U-Joint? Have you checked the fluid level in the diff?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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yea its fine iv had all kinds of people look at it i just cant figure it out. like i said its only at about 60 mph before that it doesnt do it.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Rotate your tires. See if the noise moves.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Don't think it will cause a vibration, but, roaring is also a good description of a bad fan clutch. Check it for the hell of it.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Don't think it will cause a vibration, but, roaring is also a good description of a bad fan clutch. Check it for the hell of it.
Ooooo, good call. And, if it is bad enough, it just might cause the vibration. (that, or a failing water pump?)
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Vibrations are hard to track down, I can't remember how many times one would swear it was the front , when the vibration was actually coming from the rear. This one is hard without actually seeing it in person.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Check your wheel bearing! Jack the front up and see if there if either wheels wobble
 
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wow sorry never mind! I just re read your post and says you changed wheel bearings.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Ooooo, good call. And, if it is bad enough, it just might cause the vibration. (that, or a failing water pump?)
Wow my water Just went bad could that be it?
 
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