What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

NoReverseYukon

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 27, 2019
Posts
553
Reaction score
1,213
Location
NE Wisconsin
Got the new wheel bearings on. Now, on to the next problem.

I have a rotational-based noise from the drivers front wheel well area. It was making the noise before changing bearings. It sounds like a plastic clicking noise which increases in frequency with vehicle speed. I don't see any obvious culprit.

Any suggestions as to what it might be ?

Also, how do I post a video/sound of this noise to help the forum in helping me to diagnose this ?
 

TheAutumnWind

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 8, 2015
Posts
3,222
Reaction score
1,919
I always get a couple people crying about paint on the rotors. It's gone after break in.
Yes my wheels are dirty... it's a kid hauler not a show truck. I'm lucky if it gets the softball field dust rinsed off of it twice a month lol.

20191116_165801.jpg
 

Scottydoggs

Full Access Member
Joined
Dec 16, 2017
Posts
2,500
Reaction score
3,619
Location
NJ
Got the new wheel bearings on. Now, on to the next problem.

I have a rotational-based noise from the drivers front wheel well area. It was making the noise before changing bearings. It sounds like a plastic clicking noise which increases in frequency with vehicle speed. I don't see any obvious culprit.

Any suggestions as to what it might be ?

Also, how do I post a video/sound of this noise to help the forum in helping me to diagnose this ?

could be a bad front axle, or the dust shield is rubbing the rotor maybe. ive had that happen to my car before.

i use you tube, then link the vid, or you could use fb and copy its url and paste it in the reply box here.
 

Sam Harris

Supporting Member
Joined
Sep 26, 2018
Posts
7,375
Reaction score
14,715
Location
Texas
I always get a couple people crying about paint on the rotors. It's gone after break in.
Yes my wheels are dirty... it's a kid hauler not a show truck. I'm lucky if it gets the softball field dust rinsed off of it twice a month lol.

View attachment 234425
Hey, they reflect well enough to tell me you have a hangnail on your left index toe.
 

iamdub

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 23, 2016
Posts
20,712
Reaction score
44,431
Location
Li'l Weezyana
Got the new wheel bearings on. Now, on to the next problem.

I have a rotational-based noise from the drivers front wheel well area. It was making the noise before changing bearings. It sounds like a plastic clicking noise which increases in frequency with vehicle speed. I don't see any obvious culprit.

Any suggestions as to what it might be ?

Also, how do I post a video/sound of this noise to help the forum in helping me to diagnose this ?

CV joints typically make a clicking when worn. Worse when turning? Any difference with 4WD engaged?
 

NoReverseYukon

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 27, 2019
Posts
553
Reaction score
1,213
Location
NE Wisconsin
CV joints typically make a clicking when worn. Worse when turning? Any difference with 4WD engaged?
While I was troubleshooting this, I removed the driveaxle on that side and went for a testdrive - the noise was still there.
I did notice a rip in the upper balljoint boot and a lack of grease inside.
I began removing the upper control arm but, of course, the balljoint stud decided it wanted to spin. Now I have to sawzall it off. I couldn't even get a visegrip to stop the spinning.
 

iamdub

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 23, 2016
Posts
20,712
Reaction score
44,431
Location
Li'l Weezyana
While I was troubleshooting this, I removed the driveaxle on that side and went for a testdrive - the noise was still there.
I did notice a rip in the upper balljoint boot and a lack of grease inside.
I began removing the upper control arm but, of course, the balljoint stud decided it wanted to spin. Now I have to sawzall it off. I couldn't even get a visegrip to stop the spinning.

Well, damn. Maybe someone is pranking you with the ol' zip-tied driveshaft trick.

kiao3fkmtqp21.jpg
 

Forum statistics

Threads
128,781
Posts
1,805,301
Members
91,760
Latest member
MyCleftNut

Latest posts

Top