john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 Toni's '12 has developed a low frequency noise outback. Sounds like aggressive tires do on asphalt. I am thinking a wheel bearing, but not sure. Gonna get it check out today--I hope. Only 79K miles. I thought it might have been tires, but the new tires didn't change it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogwood Posted November 5, 2019 Could be the rear diff also. Hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dogwood said: Could be the rear diff also. Hope not. Yup--me too also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogrunner Posted November 5, 2019 Could have been the chili and bad gas from last night, oh wait that's a different rear end noise. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, dogrunner said: Could have been the chili and bad gas from last night, oh wait that's a different rear end noise. 😁 Well--I did make a large pot of chili last weekend. World famous chili, btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Ret Posted November 5, 2019 Mr. McG, I have no doubt you chose your words carefully when titling this thread.😬 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, Marc Ret said: Mr. McG, I have no doubt you chose your words carefully when titling this thread.😬 We do try to amuse the audience. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdog1961 Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, john mcg said: We do try to amuse the audience. 🙂 Doesn’t take much for us simple minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Ret Posted November 5, 2019 3 hours ago, john mcg said: We do try to amuse the audience. 🙂 I'm just pleased you're finding a little humor in things right now, John. P.S.- I have no advice for your noisy rear end... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 One must attempt a stiff upper lip, my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayB Posted November 5, 2019 Have you ever run two different size tires on the back? That will ruin a rear diff faster than that chili will a first date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, RayB said: Have you ever run two different size tires on the back? That will ruin a rear diff faster than that chili will a first date No---and they have been regularly rotated. BTW---I had an appointment today and it was determined to be the left rear wheel bearing. $280 L&M. Gonna be done at 8am tomorrow. There is a trustworthy garage around the corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilly460 Posted November 5, 2019 Wheel bearing will usually be fairly constant whether or not you are on the throttle and sometimes can change as you turn left/right, diff bearing will change with throttle input. Sounds like you got it figured out anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john mcg Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, chilly460 said: Wheel bearing will usually be fairly constant whether or not you are on the throttle and sometimes can change as you turn left/right, diff bearing will change with throttle input. Sounds like you got it figured out anyway. Yup--thanks. I tested this by rolling down a steep hill off throttle. It was harder to put stress on one side of the other enough to hear the difference, but the hill thing helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogwood Posted November 6, 2019 way cheaper than a diff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
