Grinding noise Help
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Mine does that as well when I have mine turned off and my tires slip.
I believe that the traction control is still disengaged, it's just giving you a warning that you've lost traction.
To fix that (If it's going off without losing traction and just turning), then go check the ABS cable coming from your 2 front wheel hubs. They're more than likely ziptied too tight to the knuckle and upper control arm.
I've only got one loose ziptire near the center of the knuckle that lightly holds the cable close to the knuckle and away from the wheel and the rest of the cable is free.
Just crank your wheel to lock each way and take a look at that cable. It might still look loose, but add in the few inches of suspension travel and that cable will tighten up pretty quick when going on inclines/declines/around turns while on a hill.
Any update on the fender rub? I still say that's your likely source.
What offset are your rims?
I believe that the traction control is still disengaged, it's just giving you a warning that you've lost traction.
To fix that (If it's going off without losing traction and just turning), then go check the ABS cable coming from your 2 front wheel hubs. They're more than likely ziptied too tight to the knuckle and upper control arm.
I've only got one loose ziptire near the center of the knuckle that lightly holds the cable close to the knuckle and away from the wheel and the rest of the cable is free.
Just crank your wheel to lock each way and take a look at that cable. It might still look loose, but add in the few inches of suspension travel and that cable will tighten up pretty quick when going on inclines/declines/around turns while on a hill.
Any update on the fender rub? I still say that's your likely source.
What offset are your rims?
I though it was a fender rub.. But I took some White duct tape and placed over the plastic area where you thought it had a rub.. Figured White duct tape. Black tire.I would see tire marks it the tape would be gone... . after 2 days Tape is still very clean and white .. so now I'm really thinking its the T/C My rims are 20x10 with a -18 offset
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Must have a bigger wheel well opening on the new model trucks then. I'd still keep that as a solution to the problem.Don40 said:
What I would suggest is find a steep hill in an underpopulated area and have someone walk beside the truck as you slowly drive up and down the hill while making sharp turns. That'll help you pinpoint the noise, and any visual signs of the grinding.
Im going to moms this weekend .. where the hills in Florida are .. I'll try that when I'm there. I did have a 2012 silveraldo ..and the wheel well is a tad bit bigger in this model.
I'll check the ABS lines tomorrow and see how he has then zip tied .. might be the issue
I'll check the ABS lines tomorrow and see how he has then zip tied .. might be the issue
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The loose cable will help a whole lot. I had countless guys on here telling me that I'm stretching my wires with how I had it ziptied and I was also experiencing the same issue as you with the power loss and all that good stuff.Don40 said:
I'll go snap a picture for you since I still have to cut the other ziptie on my passenger side
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I would track the wiring up to under the hood. I'm sure there's some slack left in the wiring for you to just undo some of the factory black tape and give it a gentle yank to free up that slack then retape it.
Try that first, if you've already tried the ziptie method from earlier. If that fails...I don't see why you couldn't just splice the wiring and extend it. Just make sure it's got some good protective covering over the wiring since it's exposed to the elements.
Try that first, if you've already tried the ziptie method from earlier. If that fails...I don't see why you couldn't just splice the wiring and extend it. Just make sure it's got some good protective covering over the wiring since it's exposed to the elements.
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