So when I'm trying to make a sharp turn... Say in a parking lot at low speeds... I get a moaning / grinding noise. Its definitely metal on metal. Now if I turn to the right... the noise will be coming from the right side... and vise versa if I turn to the left. It doesn't hop, skip, or feel jumpy when turning. No other noises or clicking. The only clue I can see to the problem is my cotter keys for my home made front disconnects show wear and tare. My jeep is a 97 Cherokee Sport, 3.5 inch lift, 31 x 10.5 R15 tires, on stock aluminum Jeep Wheels. Any ideas?

 

i had the same issue. i greased my wheel u joints, and replaced my hubs. problem gone

 

I'm kinda thinking the u-joints are just a big rusty... I've been doing alot of wheelin in the water and haven't greased the u-joints on the knuckles.

 

I would also suggest u-joints. They're under a lot of load at full cramp.

 

look @ lower control arms... see any tire rub marks/clean, shiny spot where tires are rubbing on them? 31" tire on stock wheel+turning full-lock= tires rubbing on LCA... that is all... lol