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Old 08-10-2009, 10:52 PM
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When I drive, I hear a sound more like the revolutions of my wheels. The faster I drive, the louder it gets. Would this mean my rear wheel bearings need to be replaced?
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Old 08-11-2009, 04:09 AM
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aww dude that sucks!!!

i had te same problem with my truck and yeah i had to rebuild my differntial.. the louder it starts to sound the sooner it is till it will give up on u..

sucks dude!!

good luck
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Old 08-11-2009, 07:11 AM
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Could be wheel bearings or it could be the pinion. I wouldn't go for too long on it.

Make sure nothing is rubbing the wheel or driveshaft.

More detail on the noise could help.
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Old 08-11-2009, 12:54 PM
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Do you have a low speed rumble when you drive slow, like under 20mph?
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Old 08-11-2009, 05:18 PM
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If there is any vibration it may mean a wheel weight has fallen off. In my truck I know the rear gears are off and they make a whurring sound.
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Old 08-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mendez4047
When I drive, I hear a sound more like the revolutions of my wheels. The faster I drive, the louder it gets. Would this mean my rear wheel bearings need to be replaced?
that's a vague description, could be bearin in diff or wheel bearings or a tire issue, have a qualified tech go for a ride with you.
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Old 08-12-2009, 05:26 PM
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DID U JUS PUT GEARS IN IT .CUZ THEY COULD BE SET UP WRONG CAUSING A WHINE.
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Old 08-12-2009, 08:38 PM
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no need to shout^^^^^^^^^undo the caps for a civil conversation
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Old 08-12-2009, 09:31 PM
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most likely a differential bearing towards the axel. happened to my friends saleen. easy fix. if u take it to a shop they gunna charge u $250+
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Old 08-12-2009, 10:24 PM
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your cheapest route would be to have a tech ride with you.

If it is a whine of the wheel bearing, it is not really anything to worry about...just really annoying
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