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Suspension squeak??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bhtyler10, May 4, 2009.

  1. May 4, 2009 at 9:05 PM
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    bhtyler10

    bhtyler10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    my suspension squeaks in the back pretty bad. What is this from? Is it the loads of wheelin and muddin? It started mainly after I added the 3 in suspension stacked on my body lift. Any help?
     
  2. May 4, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Wash the springs with a presure washer at a car wash. get all the dirt out of them.
     
  3. May 4, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    bhtyler10

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    Alright I'll try that out.
     
  4. May 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    then...after that....spray them down with a good dry moly lube.......it repelss dirt and crap, so it may keep them a bit cleaner. its always good to pressure wash them after mudding tho.
     
  5. May 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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    my truck starting sqeaking in the rear last week. i sprayed the contact points on the rear leaf springs down with some penatrating lube and 20 minutes later it was all better
     
  6. May 5, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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    What is an example of penatrating lube?
     
  7. May 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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    stucksucksnayota

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    Mine has been doing this for awhile do ya'll think its maybe because the bushing are worn out?
     
  8. May 5, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    TacoNut

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    more than likely just some dirt in the leaves.... I like to get them flexed on some ramps then spray em.
     
  9. May 5, 2009 at 8:17 PM
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    fireturk41

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    just tried it with white lithium grease


    it stopped...mostly, ill get it good on the weekend
     
  10. May 5, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Thats a dam good idea!
     
  11. May 5, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    :D
     

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