2007 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 front end loud roaring noise

[19Walt93]

Before you spend money I'd pinpoint the noise, unless you just want new wheel bearings. Generally wheel bearing noise will fade turning one way and get louder turning the other way. Try weaving from the center line to the ditch and noting if the noise changes pitch or volume.

 

[Curious Hound]

Try weaving from the center line to the ditch and noting if the noise changes pitch or volume.

Don’t forget to weave back the other way before you get to the ditch.

 

[Krk2]

Before you spend money I'd pinpoint the noise, unless you just want new wheel bearings. Generally wheel bearing noise will fade turning one way and get louder turning the other way. Try weaving from the center line to the ditch and noting if the noise changes pitch or volume.

I have noticed just what you said about turning the wheel right and left. The sound reduces dramatically when turning to the right. I noticed this while just turning right in a sharp curve. I haven’t tried or noticed the left side. Thank you very much.

 

[Krk2]

Don’t forget to weave back the other way before you get to the ditch.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Don’t forget to weave back the other way before you get to the ditch.

You're no fun...

 

[Krk2]

You're no fun...

 

[Curious Hound]

You're no fun...

Ready to go for a ride?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Ride... Yes

Follow... probably not

 

[Jazzer]

KrK2,
Please scroll down to the bottom of this post, check my screenname, and remember not to take my advice on this matter. I missed the title stating 4x4, and didn’t see 4x4 in your post profile.

Welcome to TRS, these guys will steer you right.

-Jazzer

 

[Krk2]

KrK2,
Please scroll down to the bottom of this post, check my screenname, and remember not to take my advice on this matter. I missed the title stating 4x4, and didn’t see 4x4 in your post profile.

Welcome to TRS, these guys will steer you right.

-Jazzer

It’s all ok

 

[Krk2]

It probably needs front wheel bearings.

I would jack the front of the truck up and see if there is any movement in them. Chances are you will be able to feel the tire wiggle.

Be aware... there are many junk bearings on the market today. It will be tempting to buy the cheap ones... but spend up and buy quality bearings.

Uncle Gump, I started my wheel bearing and hub assembly this afternoon. Everything went very well, my question is do I need to put grease on the axle. If so what do you recommend?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Make sure the splines on the axle are good and clean...

I just put a thin coat of regular wheel bearing grease on the axle.

 

[Krk2]

Make sure the splines on the axle are good and clean...

I just put a thin coat of regular wheel bearing grease on the axle.

Yes Sir,thanks

 

[Krk2]

07 4x4... IFS

Uncle Gump is it possible you will have to change lug nuts when you replace the bearings and hub assembly? I was starting to put the tire back on and my original lug nuts will not go on but a couple of threads.

 

[Uncle Gump]

You shouldn't have to...

should be a 1/2 x20 stud