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Humming vibration when turning left

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 02:24 AM
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Default Humming vibration when turning left

Hi everyone. I'm having a little issue as the title says. I get a humming vibration in the steering wheel when turning left at any speed and any degree turn. The faster I'm travelling the more noticeable it is as in louder and stronger vibration. I can also feel the vibration in the floor board at higher speeds. There is no extra resistance while turning nor does it have any issue turning other than the humming vibration. Has anyone had this issue? I think it might be the gearbox and a buddy with an 07 JKR seems to think it might be the hub. Any Ideas? It's an 11 JKUR all stock. Thanks
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 03:52 AM
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Sounds like possible wheel bearing, could be a ujoint also. Put in 4hi does it get worse?
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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My unit bearing was going out, but I didn't hear any noise. Jack up the wheel and see is if there is any play Hi and Low side of your wheel. I had 70,000 miles out of mine.
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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I share your buddy's opinion.
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 03:21 AM
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I am currently deployed at the moment so I will get the wife to get with my buddy to check on those things. Thanks for the input.
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