Front end wheel resistance??

KJowner said:

Do the wheels feel warm after a run? What about the front diff?

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KJowner said:

Any noise? The front propshaft CV joint is worth checking too, the small boot splits and it fills up with mud.

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KJowner said:

Possibly, if the boot is damaged then definitely, but don't discount the wheel bearing, the big unitary bearings can feel OK when you spin the wheel but awful under real load, cheap Chinese bearings last around a year so don't be tempted by the price!
I'd jack it up and have a feel and listen to start with, you may be able to snip the stainless clip on the driveshaft CV boots Iarge end and slide them back to check the condition of the joints and grease, the noise on a right hand turn is more likely to be a driveshaft CV or wheel bearing.

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Kevin.womacks said:

Yeah. I am thinking it will end up being the driveshaft CV.
I had bearings replace at a reputable shop like 8000km ago.
And I know the boots are all cracked.
To diagnose, could I force some grease in to see if that changes the sound, you think?

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KJowner said:

You could certainly try that, if you cut the clips on the large ends of the boots you can slide them back and have a look in the joints.
I often use stainless steel tywraps instead of the clips supplied with new boots, I find them easier to fit and tighten.

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