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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Ok guys. Been a while..

So was offroading on the beach for about a week. Half way through my vacation I noticed one of the front wheels is squeaking,

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One squeak per rotation,

U joints done at dealer about 9 months ago

I don't notice it untill about 10+mph



What could it be? How do I test for it.

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:40 AM
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I had some kind of squeak like that after doing my 1 ton steering. Turned out something got caught between the dust shield and rotor. One tap with a rubber mallet knocked it loose and was good to go. One place to check.

Your wheel hubs could also be going bad.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:48 AM
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Btw it's a 99

And yeah I'm thinking sand?
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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Get it up on jack stands and get them wheels moving
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest
Btw it's a 99

And yeah I'm thinking sand?
Possibly. But yes, get it on jack stands and turn em and have a peak
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 03:33 AM
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It's actually coming from this area

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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Bump
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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If the joint is trashed, replace it.
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