Getting a constant ‘grinding’ noise during sweepers

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  1. Zradub

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    I’m getting a constant ‘grinding’ noise from the front end going around sweepers and some excessive tire wear in the front. Wheel bearings shot? Thanks.
     
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    Wheel bearing lower ball joint upper strut mounts if any of that is really sloppy you can get grinding grating in general noises that might make you stop driving
     
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    Thank you. Any idea of rough cost to get the bearings or lower ball joints replaced by a decent priced Indy?
     
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    What is a sweeper? And how do you go around one?