Thanks for the response. It really helps to confirm the source of the problem. This fix required 2 new hubs, 2 full sets of wheel bearings and 2 sets of new wheel studs. The end cost was close to $300, primarily because I ordered the hubs through Amazon Prime to get them in time for installation on Friday. That's all done and I can focus on finishing up wiring my electric fans to finish my extensive overhaul... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> That noted, I was very sparing with the RTV Black (tube-type, not the canned). I think everything will be OK now. Lesson learned! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 4" UPYOURKIA front lift, TJ 106AA rear springs, 2-5/8" body lift, 31x10.50 treads, SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumper, swing-out tire mount, OBX LSD front diff, Track Finder rear locker, 5.38 R&Ps and... really crappy gas mileage! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />