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Possible axle going out??

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So im hearing this loud click sound when making left hand turns. It doesnt sound like a stone caught in the tire. There is no vibration with the sound to indicate its a loose lug nut or wheel bearings. It is rythmic.
 


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I do slightly hear it turning right. It wouldnt suprise me about either being on the way out though
 


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While car is moving. Seems loudest on left turns.
 


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I have a suspension refresh planned here very soon. And with how crap and cratered the roads are i wonder if my love of 17" wheels and sticky tires killed more than just my dampers.
 


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sounds like CV joint/axle to me. Bearings are usually a loud groaning noise that occur or go-away when turning and get louder or quieter the harder the turn is.
 


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Well i guess to be safe i should replace both sides. It only just stared clicking. Im not gonna beat on it. But until i can order the axles they have to hold up.
 


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If you want, you don't really have to replace axels in pairs, but doing so is proactive and sometimes the peace-of-mind is worth it,
 


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With how i drive the car. And the miles on it im sure the other side isnt far behind.
 


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Tearing into the car this weekend. Im wondering if its a cracked rotor.... I heard the noise when slowing to a stop tonight as well as turning.
 




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