So I've developed a new strange noise emanating from the front end of my Jeep recently. It sounds similar to a bad bearing, but doesn't change in volume when I turn right or left. My experience has shown that bearings will be louder when you put the weight of the vehicle on the bad bearing, i.e. turning left on a bad right bearing will change the sound.
So, my noise is similar to a rumble, not so much a grinding. It does get a little louder when I brake, when the weight of the jeep shifts to the front axle. Brakes are good, not great, but I get the noise when driving, grows louder with speed, but does so in Drive or Neutral, 4WD part time or 2WD.
So, experts, I know it's difficult (impossible) to diagnose via Usenet, but some direction would be helpful.
I'm also planning a small lift in the near future, so I'm hoping to roll the two into one visit to the garage.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Josh