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Old 02-17-2016, 03:59 PM   #1
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Mechanics in Austin??

So I've been hitting problem after problem and i haven't even taken it off the fking highway yet. The latest thing is that it's pulling to the left and randomly when i go over a bump it started out as a noise like a plastic fender rubbing. It would stop every time i slowed down so i could never isolate it. Now it's developed into a vibration. That does the same thing, stops when i slow down or sometimes when I hit another bump. Everything seems tight. And now it's gotten to the point of where i can feel a little bit of grind in the wheel as i go.

Anyone know a good mechanic in Austin or Dallas,preferably Austin since I'm here. I'm starting to lose my patience and I'm tired of breaking out my tools on the side of the road.

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Old 02-17-2016, 05:25 PM   #2
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That's a UJOR right? My first call would be to Chris.
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Old 02-17-2016, 06:45 PM   #3
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wheel spacers are a suspect if you have 'em
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Old 02-18-2016, 01:24 AM   #4
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That's a UJOR right? My first call would be to Chris.
If it is, then it has a '99 to '04 Dana 50 or 60 from a Ford F-Series Truck. Those years are known to have Unit Bearing (Wheel Bearing) problems, and that is the first thing I would check.
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If it is your unit bearings, take a look at Dynatrac's free spin hub kit, pricey but worth it, replaces the wonky unit bearings with fixed spindles.


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Did you get this resolved? What was the issue?
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yeah replaced the brake caliper, hasn't come back up again.
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