Increase in tire noise when turning left only

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TrekboxX

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Hey all. Spent a lot of time reading through all the "help me diagnose my strange noise" threads. Well, I have one, too. I'm running nitto trails, which are pretty standard noisy tires. The sound I'm hearing is identical to the sound that the tires make (a hum, groan, or soft rumble). Normally, when turning or stopping, the regular tire noise increases slightly. Totally normal. But I notice this same increase in tire noise, maybe more, distinctly when turning left at moderate speed, such as coasting at 20-30 around a left sweeper. I would think this is normal, but when doing the same to the right, the "tire noise" actually all but goes away. I thought for sure it was the PS front wheel bearing. Took it apart, and sure enough the lock and adjusting nut were loose (I've only had truck for 5k miles).. Put new bearings and races in, just for good measure, even though the old ones looked good. Greased the spindle bearings as well. Cleaned up and took her for a ride, knowing the sound would be gone. Nope. Not a change at all. Now I'm thinking possibly a camber issue? I had an alignment recently when the tires and lift went on. I was wondering if maybe during a left turn the right front contact patch is seeing more tread shoulder due to a bad alignment. Shoud I get it aligned again? Anynother ideas?
 
Exactly what I thought. Actually, I was 100% sure. Now I don't know what it is. I'll do the driver side monday. Probably realign in the next couple weeks after I get the winch in the bumper after powder coat and the roof rack back on. Do you think a camber or toe issue would increase tread noise assymetrically?
 
if the ps bearing was loose during your last alignment, then the toe alignment couldn't have been right could it? ie there would have been play in the ps wheel so all bets were off...

also, from what i've experienced and read, most (cheap) in n out alignment shops only adjust the toe during an alignment. you might expect them to adjust vehicle height and adjust camber/caster as necessary but i don't think they typically do.

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Ah, makes sense. These guys have usually done me well, but you never know which minimum wage chump is moving the sticks that day. Maybe realignment is in order. Any recommendations on shop or type of shop? I've lost faith in the local "good" mechanics and never had any in the dealer. Sf bay area?
 
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