xjroller

when engaged in 4wd in my 93 xj there is almost like a rubbing noise when i take corners. going straight there is no noise though. i replaced the u-joints 2 weeks ago because there was a rubbing noise when engaged in 2wd and taking corners. now that i start to use my 4wd more often i am really noticing this noise. many ppl hav told me to have the ball joints looked at. any input would be great.
Thanks

SeriousOffroad

Still have dust shields on the front axle? If so, they may be rubbling on the rotors.
Pull the dust shields and toss 'em in the trash, they do more harm than good.

Replaced your hubs yet? It just might be time.

xjroller

no it cant be my dust shield bcz its a really strong rubbing noise but hubs could be the issue..how much do those go for?

SeriousOffroad

Depends on which ones you want. Timken are the best for my money at about $125 each locally.

xjroller

online they have both axle hubs and wheel hubs, which one are you thinking is the issue?

SeriousOffroad

The unit bearing hub that is in the steering knuckle.

xjroller

as you can probably tell im a little mechanically challenged so idk what to look for. im looking at autopartswarehouse.com at the moment, and im guessing your talking about the wheel hub assembly, thanks for your help

captainwoot

have the front axle "u"joints been replaced as well? not much more of a job if you have the wheel brgs out already

xjroller

yes the i replaced the front u joints 2 weeks ago, sorry i wasn't very specific as to what u joints before. but i just wish there was a way to tell or see. i guess im just going to have to take off my front wheels and see what looks bad. =/

OAS

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Get a can of aerokroil, big hammer, bigger prybar, .......and learn some new curse words.

SeriousOffroad

Don't forget to add lots of antisieze to the hub before re-installing it. Makes those pesky trail repairs a bit easier.

xjroller

thanks. those pics really helped out a lot and now i know what im looking for online. can i ask why you replaced yours? did you have the same issue as i do when in 4wd? bcz id like to not spend money on something that may not be the solution ha

EvilBlackXJ

Are you driving around on dry pavement in 4WD???

xjroller

not neccessarily..i only use it when im doing a little offroading and in the winter time in the snow..but i have been using it on dry pavement just trying to see if it is still rubbing and what not..is that a bad thing? bcz i only do it for about 100 feet of pavement

EvilBlackXJ

It's not a good idea. You get driveline bind, or windup. Over time this will destroy your transfer case.