Very loud droning at the front

[cj10jeeper]

You don’t say if it’s 2/4WD, engine. All helps diagnose and eliminates various things

Prop shaft is a good one to check out as and very easy. They really do drone and are speed related.
Wheel bearings mentioned and can deteriorate very quickly. You tend not to notice then suddenly you can’t fail to hear it as you tune in.
Check if it’s load related on faster long corners

Thanks. Its RWD.

Great - that just eliminates anything to do with front driveshafts, etc.

[Hotlurve]

ts your neighbour bangin on about his tesla

[Garymg]

UPDATE: After two local garages and a tyre fitter said there was no issue with the wheel bearing and one said it was the rear diff, jag specialist said defo front bearing. Replaced. Drone deceased! You can't beat experience.

[WShudds]

UPDATE: After two local garages and a tyre fitter said there was no issue with the wheel bearing and one said it was the rear diff, jag specialist said defo front bearing. Replaced. Drone deceased! You can't beat experience.

Glad you had it sorted and thanks for updating the thread. How much did it cost you and did you replace the bearing from one wheel only?

[Garymg]

UPDATE: After two local garages and a tyre fitter said there was no issue with the wheel bearing and one said it was the rear diff, jag specialist said defo front bearing. Replaced. Drone deceased! You can't beat experience.

Glad you had it sorted and thanks for updating the thread. How much did it cost you and did you replace the bearing from one wheel only?

The front bearing requires a complete hub. The total cost for the hub (genuine part) was £380 plus labour £60. A one-hour job. Interesting that the local garages took a stethoscope to both front wheels and said the bearings were fine. Apparently, no noise or movement on a ramp doesn't mean the bearing isn't knackered and can be a red herring. I considered doing both as a precaution but was told that was pointless as the other bearing could last 100K. They can wear independently.