Joined: May 2008
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
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A bent axle does not rotate so if that was the problem the noise would have been consistent.
Probably a bad bearing. Good to know it is fixed. Don't use a pressure washer to clean your hubs! Keep water away from the seals of the hubs and lube periodically.
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