squeaky shocks, 2k miles

Need an opinion... When getting into, out of, into the bed, or anything else that moves the shocks up and down, I get a squeaking noise. Yes, it's still under warranty, no, I haven't been to the dealer. Should I have them check it out, or is it a Tacoma thing. My F150 with 180k miles didn't squeak, but I chalked that up to everything being worn out. I don't hear it going down the road, but WOW it's loud getting into the bed to load the motorcycle in the garage. I don't want to go to the dealership and be "that guy".....

 

It kind of is just a Tacoma thing lol, lots of people complain about it. Mine comes and goes, power washing the leafs sometimes helps. Good luck!

 

Your truck is talking to you; telling you it's ok.

 

LOL, thanks for the replies. Is there anything I can do to mitigate the noise, from spraying lithium grease in a certain spot to installing zerk fittings somewhere? Although I always appreciate feedback from my ride, this one seems to just be telling me I am a fat ass...

 

It's not the shocks. It's the leaves rubbing together. Just a miniscule amount of dirt and they squeak like crazy.

Mine is worse in the summer. When I can't take it anymore I spray wd40 where the second leaf rubs the top leaf at the rear and it goes away for a while.

 

haha, when mine would do it, I would soak everything, leaves, shackle, bushings, it never helped. Try pressure washing them, it will make it go away for a week or 2 at least

 

Mine did the same thing and the dealer apparently discontinued a clip on the rear leaf springs.. They now have a new one that installs in minutes and prevents the squeak, mine was over 60,000 km so I had to pay for it myself but if it's below the parts warrenty limit they should replace it free of charge

 

Washing mine with the pressure washer helps. I just go to one of those wand washes and put coins in and use the entire time on the leaf springs. Come to think of it I can't remember the last time they were squeaky...