Axle noises

[The Stray]

Recently my monty has been making a grinding noise, I haven't had the time to pinpoint it exactly, however from the drivers seat it is a low rumble/grind that is coming from the rear of the vehicle.

The noise and vibrations are uncannily similar to driving down a gravel road, in fact when I first heard it i did a double take in my rear view mirror to see if I was stopped on a patch.

The noise happens when at low speeds >10 mph in both reverse and drive. Turning does not seem to have an effect. The noise vanishes after you accelerate out of first gear.

Several days prior to this new noise there was a shrill sort of squealing coming from the rear axle increasing with speed, but that has since disappeared. I looked around the wheels and found nothing. It has since stopped, I figured a leaf or stick had gotten caught and had freed it self by the time I inspected the wheels, might be related, thought I'd mention it anyways.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[HARABAS]

I can't say for sure, but maybe it's the wheel bearings. Whatever it is, it sounds like you need to have it checked out sooner than later.

 

[off-roader]

Have it thoroughly inspected by a competent mechanic locally. It could be a number of things but we cannot diagnose this via the internet.

 

[The Stray]

Yea I'll probably take it in tomorrow, was half hoping someone could save me the trip, but I guess I'll get an answer then. Will post results for the curious.

 

[The Stray]

Well one of the brake lines dry rotted and the caliper ground right through the rotor and into the hub assembly. Apparently ate through the brake so quickly the warning squeal only lasted for an hour or so. Any way new brake lines and new brakes are on the way.

 

[off-roader]

Any way new brake lines and new brakes are on the way.

Front or rear? How many miles on the vehicle?

While you're there, you may want to check your bearings, and if the front end the steering linkages, wheel alignment, and cv joints & boots.