Hey guys,

I have had this wierd helicopter sound coming from underneath my car whenever I steer or turn, its more intense when I turn or steer to the left. Also the faster I driver the faster the helicopter sound gets. So I replaced the axles and inspected the wheel bearing at that time and found everything to be ok but it is still making that noise. What could be the issue here? Tie rods or what? Did anybody else have this problem? Any input would be appreciated.

 

check tie rods as well as ball joints.. see if they are going bad.. if thats not the case, then check your tires and see if you have any air bumps that are caused by over inflation or bad tires.

 

is the sound dependent on speed? faster as you drive faster?
then,its either your tires hitting something or the bearings are going out.

Oh, do you have power steering??

 

its your right front wheel bearing goin out (passenger side front)..the wheel bearing can make noise without having play..and since it get louder when u turn left your puttin more pressure on the right side so it get louder

 

Aha first time I've heard someone say it sounds like a helicopter LoL. Hope you find out what's wrong.

 

Yea thats exactly how it sounds like its not a clicking or anythign its a loud thumping noise that gets faster as I speed up. Me and a friend took the tie rods off the steering knuckle and i could basically weave all over the place I think the ball join in it is going bad but could that cause a noise like that?

And yes I do have powersteering.

 

Axle noise at CV?

 

Axle's been replaced.

 

ITS YOUR F!@#ING WHEEL BEARING..thats the only thing that will make that sounds and since u said it get louder as u turn left its your RIGHT wheel bearing...replace it and thank me

 

Sure is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

im willing to bet its a rear wheel bearing... they always make that sound... chappa chappa chappa

 

Im replacing the tie rods first and see if its still making that noise if not then wheel bearing time!!

 

dont waste your time and money on tie rods..they will not make that sound...they only make clunking sounds like a low rubble..its your wheel bearing..but it could be in the rear that is a possibilty

 

its a wheel bearing for sure.. i had the same problem on my car a few months back..

 

Alright I was thinking to just replace the whole steering knuckle/spindle assembly with a low milage unit instead of getting a new bearing and having a shop press it in, I asked a local shop and he wants 120 for the service plus the bearing will cost me like 30. Anybody else went that route?

 

dam thats a lot of money.. my bearing from auto zone was 75 buxs and i pressed it in myself.. when i called around here shops only wanted 40 to press it in for me

 

Quick, get to tha CHOPPPAA... Idk what you guys are talking about, if he is hearing the helicopter noise, it just means that its about to take off!! haha, Anyways, im sure it would be the bearings also, idk.

 

Dont you need some kind of tool or a press? How did u press yours in?? If I had some kind of guidance or how to I could prolly do it myself too. LMK man.

 

I think he used his bare palm

 

Or asked his pet hamster for some help

 

a steering pump going to **** or bad steering belt could make that type of noises...

 

It may be simply that there's more to your car; something more than meets the eye

 

you have to use a press.. its a bitch to do.. i never wana do one again lol.. if u have a junk yard near by just go buy a used nuckle from there for like 30buxs and slap it on..

 

Yup thats exactly what I was thinking...this may be the cheap...non-PITA way. But getting a used knuckle may bring problems on its own too.

 

tru but if ur looking to save a few bucks then this is the way to go.. just inspect the new nuckle and make sure the ball joints and wat not are still good..