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Old 09-25-2003, 09:26 AM
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i know a couple of control arms are bad but the sounds i am having are not the type that i have heard about from others with control arm problems. my sound comes once i hit around 45-60 mph. it is like a groaning sound that is more noticeable when the steering wheel is tilted to the right side while switching lanes or making a turn. my alignment is currently off but i cant get my alignment until i get these control arms done. do you guys think it is just the control arms or do i have some tie rods or steering rack problems? also, maybe tires need balancing and rotating? any help would be appreciated. car = 1999.5 1.8tqm. TIA.
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rubbing?
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Wheel bearing?
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my car isn't lowered. in fact this is nonsport height, would rubbing still be anissue?
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Default thats what i thought too but i have had a bad wheel bearing before

and this doesn't sound like it. when i had the bad bearing, you can hear it going 5mph, and it just gets louder and louder. this sound only comes at about 40mph. maybe rear wheel bearings are different?
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