betjeep09

2008 JK X
38k miles
3 in lift
just added 33's
and turned the rotors and replaced the pads
now i hear a squeaking sound from drivers rear
increases with road speed stops when brakes applied
hit a bump and i hear the squeak brakes or not
havent noticed anything in corners
if so where can i find wheel bearing and how much am i looking at
will replace myself

derby911

normally those hubs will growl more than a squeak when they go bad check and make sure you don't have a backing plate touching a rotor

ronjenx

Exactly!

betjeep09

Will check it out tomorrow. Do JK's have wheel bearings or complete hub assemblys and if they do can they be re built? Also why aren't and commercial part stores able to get many parts that are rather common, when there are so many JK's on the roads these days????

derby911

They have hub assemblies and they are not rebuildable. Aftermarket sells hubs for most vehicles so if they don't yet its only a matter of time

ronjenx

See this thread about the JK front hub assembly:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ighlight=study

captjay

the rear has bearings which can be taken out and replaced. these bearings are pressed off and on your axle shaft. if you feel its the bearings, check the wheel for heat and compare to other side. jack up that side and check for play in the wheel up and down side to side. most likely its just your brakes, the rotor since u had it turned, or dust cover. some brake pads just squeal brand new out of the box.

ronjenx

Ah, yes. I got derailed by the word hub in the other posts.

captjay

i always remember the rear bearings since i have personally blown out the pas side rear.

i was curious why everyone was getting wrapped up on the front hubs when he stated rear

voodoojk

i know of numerous jks that do this. Mine included. does it at random. Hit your brakes hard and it will go away. I think its the rear park brake pads but haven't confirmed it yet.