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Tire squeaks

Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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So I need help, before I go out and spend a bunch of money replacing a bunch of parts. My driver side wheel area is squeaky it fluctuates with the speed of the tire not sure if it's a bearing or what... Any ideas?
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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Could be a bearing, or brakes, even a tire that is coming apart on the inside will squeak.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 01:01 AM
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We can play the guess game or you can take it a apart and figure it out,Or take to a shop and let them fix it.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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4 jack sands. Spin the tires by hand. At least get the front end up. Be careful.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 08:18 PM
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first thought, wheel bearing.
but don't rule out a stiff axle shaft u-joint...
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