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Grumbling noise when turning left...

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#1 ·
So I recently installed Bilstein's, RC UCA's, new tires, and new camber bolts to help with the alignment after everything was said and done with.

Everything was going great for about a week until the truck developed a significant noise when turning left. The best way to describe it would be to say that it was like a grumbling coming from the front of the truck. I can't be certain, but I think it is coming from the front right area. It really sounds like a wheel bearing that is going out. This evening, I took the front right tire and caliper off to try and see if there was any play in the hub / wheel bearing, but everything seemed rock solid.

What else could be making that noise? I'm assuming that it has to be related to the recent install and alignment. Maybe something steering related? I would love to hear some of your thoughts on this. Thanks!
 
#2 ·
Noises are hard to diagnose "long distance" of course. One person's grumble may be another's growl, ...

You didn't mention if you are running with lift or the tire size. With UCAs, you are probably lifted? How much? tire size?

Anyway, with left turn, right noise, look for right front tire rubbing inside the fender well.

Is your Titan a 4WD? If so, check your CV joints.

Good luck finding the problem!
 
#3 ·
Check clearance between the CV shaft and the shock. Some shocks include "spacers" that move the shock slightly forward for clearance, if these were installed backwards it would create a problem.
 
#4 ·
I checked the clearance and it looks fine. Also, there is no sign of contact between the shock and CV shaft. I checked with the wheels straight, locked to the right and locked to the left.
I have 1.5" spacer with the 5100's set at the middle setting. The tires are Open Country AT2's 285/75/17 (about 33.8" as opposed to the stock ones which were around 32.5ish).
 
#6 ·
To check your CV joints, the first thing to look for is torn boots. If the boots are torn and leaking grease, there is a good likelihood the CV joints will be on their way out. With front end raised, check for any play in the joints. Try to rotate the axle shaft by hand. If you hear clicking or popping, the joints are bad.

Now, bad CV joints will generally cause a clicking sound when turning, so noting your original complaint of a grumbling sound, this could be heading you in the wrong direction. Tire size and so on sounds OK, but based on your description of the sound, I'm still suspicious of tire-related noise - interference, whatever.

Good luck finding the issue.
 
#9 ·
My 2017 SL makes a clunk or chunk sound on revolution when I turn left only and going slow. The truck also seem to ride rough for the first 10-15 minutes each morning on my 35 minute ride to work any ideas? Does that sound like a possible CV joint? Can a bad CV cause the rough ride until warmed up?
 
#11 ·
I've replaced both hub assemblies on mine. Not a super simple process, but not terrible either. I also did the CV Axle on the driver side, also not too bad. I did both driver side items when I noticed the CV boot had torn and was flinging grease all over the place. Figured I'd be proactive and replace it and the hub assembly while I was in there.