Hey guys,

I just bought my XJ last weekend and two days ago I was driving around and started noticing a noise coming from my front driver's side wheel.

It seems to only happen when I'm driving relatively slow (25-30mph) but it might happen at higher speeds and I just don't notice it. It sounds like someone has a light piece of sheet metal and they're dragging it against the pavement as I'm driving. Additionally, I hear a decently loud pop coming from the wheel at random intervals.

Some additional info: It doesn't happen more frequently or less when I brake or turn.

I also took off the caliper and rotor from the wheel and turned it (to isolate any noise that was coming from brakes, etc..) and posted a video of it on Youtube - . I'd appreciate any info.

The only reason I ask for help is because I bought this XJ with a limited knowledge of cars but the motivation to learn about em, that's why I can't diagnose problems off the bat. I thought at first it could be a wheel bearing but I don't really know what it sounds like. Someone also suggested a U-joint.

Thanks a lot!

 

Might be bearings, but I'm not exactly a mechanic, but I know if the bearings are bad they make lots of noise.

 

Sound like hub bearing to me if you do one side do the other soon if not at the same time there both just as old you no

 

Is the universal joint on your axle behind the hub pooched? Check it for play.