Squeaky suspension

[bradld]

I had this problem when I first got my truck. It was the rear suspension boots (red dust covers). I gave those a 180 degree turn and all was good. Six months later quiet as can be.

[mikegronholz]

Here is the picture of the springs ...

[Mike H.]

Originally Posted by Mike H.

I use Tri-flow. Spray every pad, roller and clamp on the springs. On mine it is NOT the spring bushings at the ends.

Here are the culprits. I don't have any problems with the spring/shackle bolt bushings. However the plastic on the sides of these clamps with the rollers rubs the leafs, and to a lesser extent the clamps and plastic pads at the leaf ends. I lube all with good spray silicone, lasts about 6-8 months. I imagine moly grease would work longer, but messy to work with.




EDIT- Actually, I'm going to look at taking off the plastic side pieces from the sides of the roller clamps.

[Squid]

Here are the culprits. I don't have any problems with the spring/shackle bolt bushings

Mike H thats it exactly.I live on a dirt road so I have to lube mine every month and for me it's only the passenger side.
When they act up,it'll drive ya nuts.

[K-MU]

Originally Posted by Mike H.

It is the bushings at the spring clamps. Spray thoroughly with a good silcone-based lubricant. That will take care of it......... for about 6 months. Then repeat.......

Forgive my ignorance, where are this bushings, and what are they? anyone have a pic of exactly where are this located so I can silicone spray them?

THX in advance...

[37L1]

Originally Posted by K-MU

Forgive my ignorance, where are this bushings, and what are they? anyone have a pic of exactly where are this located so I can silicone spray them?

THX in advance...

See post #18 this thread.

[TYTAIN]

Has anyone taken there truck to the dealer for this? I was wondering if they have a FIX, not patch for this yet? I not spraying mine down for the life of the truck.

[greg w]

The dealer fixed mine 5 months ago and it hasn't returned. I never found out for sure what the adjustment they made was because they changed service managers during the month mine was in the shop.

[Squid]

You can get out there and just do a little bending until it stops squeeking. I could never see any signs of wear/rubbing so it took a little trial and error to finally hit the sweet spot.

[Prlauren]

I had that same problem the 1st week of owning my truck they replaced driver rear shock and squeak went away!

[danifoshi]

I am having the same problem with mine. I took it to the dealer four times and all they did was spray it with WD40. Isn't that crazy? The problem is still there and they told me they can't fix it. What else can I do?

[Squid]

Originally Posted by danifoshi

I am having the same problem with mine. I took it to the dealer four times and all they did was spray it with WD40. Isn't that crazy? The problem is still there and they told me they can't fix it. What else can I do?

Welcome to the site.

You can get out there and just do a little bending until it stops squeeking. I could never see any signs of wear/rubbing so it took a little trial and error to finally hit the sweet spot.



That little bracket with what looks like a roller on top is the culprit on mine.

[Titansg1]

I'm hearing this noise whenever I get out of the truck.

I got under the truck and pushed up on the leaf springs and it makes the same noise. One side is worse then the other side.

This something that can be fixed?

[Mike H.]

Scroll up to post #9 and read to bottom. Just need to spray lube.

[PDT]

I have a '04 crew cab and at 6000 miles the shock is really annoyingly squeaking. I'm taking it in to the dealership next week.