Rotational Rubbing 50+ mph...Please help or give me feedback!!

backwoods · 04-05-2011

Good morning,

I'm goin to try and explain this as best as possible. While driving at 50+ mph I get this rubbing that rubs @ its own "rpm" lets say. This "rpm" doesn't seem to match the rotation of the wheels or anything of that sort because its slower, I could be wrong...The rubbing is rotational & becomes faster when turning left, but completely stops when turning right? My steering is very responsive so I don't think its a wheel bearing, I got an alignment and was told my strut will still cause the car to want to pull right this was after I just put in new axels, ball joints w/ control arms, 8lb flywheel and clutch, I did / still do have some vibration during WOT because of my rear transmission motor mount missing a bolt up top which sounds different. I feel the rubbing hit a certain point to were it gets louder and at that point the vibration can be felt threw the steering wheel and the gas pedal.

Things i plan on checking

-Wheel bearing shake down
-Lug nuts.

Any other in-site?

Matt D. · 04-05-2011

Sounds like a right side wheel bearing, but make sure you don't have a wheel or tire rubbing on the right side as well.

**LingLing** · 04-05-2011

First and foremost, get the rest of your mounting hardware in.....They use that many bolts from the factory for a reason. Then I would check your brakes, and inspect your tires for uneven wear or damage. If all else fails, pull off your transmission and check your torque specs on the clutch and flywheel.

Matt D. · 04-05-2011

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Originally Posted by LingLing

If all else fails, pull off your transmission and check your torque specs on the clutch and flywheel.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Turning left and right which makes a sound come and go would in no way affect the transmission/clutch/flywheel.

**LingLing** · 04-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Turning left and right which makes a sound come and go would in no way affect the transmission/clutch/flywheel.

Truf.

backwoods · 04-05-2011

I have some uneven wear on the right tire, (the only one i really looked at), the wear seems to be from the middle of the tire and in towards the motor. Weird. Also, i'm running 225/50/16 which i've researched, should fit no problems

**LingLing** · 04-05-2011

When's the last time you had an alignment? Have you checked to make sure all of your suspension components are fastened tightly?

backwoods · 04-06-2011

Just this winter. Everything is tight and snug, Im waiting for a buddy with a jack so I can do what I need to do. Im thinkin' it a wheel bearing on the right side because i snapped a balljoint there and axel got f'd along with im sure the wheel bearing...

backwoods · 04-06-2011

Either way it doesnt get louder driving straight, the rubbing only gets fast when turning left, does that make cents that a wheel bearing can do this?

1QUICK4 · 04-06-2011

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Originally Posted by backwoods

Either way it doesnt get louder driving straight, the rubbing only gets fast when turning left, does that make cents that a wheel bearing can do this?

Yes, it sounds like a wheel bearing.

Get the car in the air and spin the wheels by hand while your other hand holds the spring. You will feel the bearing vibrate through the spring

backwoods · 04-06-2011

Bad driverside tie rod. thanks for the input guys!

PS. where can I get the cheapest alignment for a FWD?

Alpha D · 04-06-2011

So this is a all wheel drive car? Did you check your carrier bushing i know mine is starting to go out more like is shot. . .that in addition, to my center motor mount thats in the middle of the fire wall is missing a bolt up top as well im sure is contributing to my vibration and rub noise. Its almost identical to what you are explaining. My car didnt start doing it untill after i roll started my car.

backwoods · 04-07-2011

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Originally Posted by backwoods

Bad driverside tie rod. thanks for the input guys!

PS. where can I get the cheapest alignment for a FWD?

Its FWD^^ and I found out my problem already...^^^

Any in-site on a good CHEAp alignment for my FWD Talon would be GREAT

1QUICK4 · 04-07-2011

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Originally Posted by backwoods

Any in-site on a good CHEAp alignment for my FWD Talon would be GREAT

backwoods · 04-07-2011

Lol not tryin' to mess around with the DIY way...

Thanks tho...

1QUICK4 · 04-07-2011

A tape measurer and some chalk on a garage floor will get your toe pretty damn close. At least so you don't fuck up your tires on the way to your alignment appointment.

If you're near Champlin I can check out your front end and hook you up with a cheap alignment.

backwoods · 04-07-2011

I'm about ten minutes from Champlin.. Would you be doin' this out of a shop? Cost?

Thanks!

1QUICK4 · 04-07-2011

Champlin Goodyear.

About $65

Otherwise there are some other good people on here that do alignments.

backwoods · 04-07-2011

Sounds good, saves me ten bucks from last time... How shall I contact you when I replace my tie rod?

1QUICK4 · 04-07-2011

Just call up there and ask for Brian and I'll put you on the schedule. I'm up there almost every day from 2pm on

Remember to count the turns when you take the old tie-rod off.