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Squeaky Front Suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dunkadizzle08, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. Apr 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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    dunkadizzle08

    dunkadizzle08 [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys im kind of a newb...

    Ive got a 2003 prerunner with bilstein 5100's up front and it seems that whenever i hit smaller bumps my front suspension squeaks really badly like an old bed. I have pressure washed the entire underside of the truck and all of the front suspension components and the squeak went away for about and hour then it came back just as bad as before. It seems to squeak worse when i hit smaller bumps or when the truck bounces slightly after hitting speed bumps or large dips. If anyone has any suggestions or input please HELP!!! The noise is EXTREMELY annoying!

    Thanks,
    Seth
     
  2. Mar 28, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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    mneuls

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    I'm having the same problem. I have 4x4 offroad with 1.5"bilsteins and 2"truxx spacer and it squaks like mad. on every little crack in the road. I tried lubing it, but it don't help much. have you had any luck fixing this?
     
  3. Mar 28, 2010 at 10:05 PM
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    ETaco23

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    Mine squeaks also, but I just figure it just part of putting on aftermarket parts. (UCA's). Atleast im pretty sure its my UCA's. :)
    But my guess would have to be either lower shock mount or upper spring perch. Those would have to be my 2 geuss's of where they could be coming from. And maybe get some PB or WD-40 and spray the 2 area's to see if it go's away, then you know where it is.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    I Liquid I

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    Checked the bushings?

    I have the same problem in the back suspension of mine and it is the bushings. Lubing them should work sometimes, but its better to replace.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2010 at 11:44 PM
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    socal trd

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    i have sway a ways and the squeaking is driving me crasy.i took it to the shop i go to thinking i need to rebuild them but they told me i didnt,
     
  6. Mar 29, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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    nelson18matt

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    thats what happens when you start moding the truck. noise come with aftermarket parts...

    my truck sqeaks and squeals like a horny pig
     
  7. Mar 29, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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    mneuls

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    i fixed it... for now. used release lubricant. after a hard-core suspension wash. the sound is gone for now. also i found my airbox was squeaking.
     

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