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Squeaky Dakars : Any advice from others with the Dakars ?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by OZ-T, May 10, 2011.

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  1. May 6, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    Just ordered isolators...how many drill bits do you think I'm going to need?
     
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  2. May 6, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    How much did your liners cost if you don't mind me asking and about how many feet did you use?
     
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    It was about $60 or so. I don't remember exactly how much I ordered. I just generously measured the full length of the spring pack and multiplied by 4. I did have about 1 1/2 foot extra. It's sold by the foot.
     
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  5. May 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Do this. The springs are spring steel, which is hard to drill.
     
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  6. May 7, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    I think I used 2, but I'd grab 3 to be safe. A drill press is the way to go if you have access to one, hand drill is doable though
     
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  7. May 7, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    How much leaf spring tension/pressure are we talking about when we attempt to take apart these Dakars? Just want to make sure my clamps are up to the task, thanks.
     
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  8. May 7, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    Not too much, any c clamp big enough to fit the pack should be fine
     
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  9. May 10, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    I ordered mine locally, through a dealership, a few weeks ago and they look to be new production since there are isolators between all the leafs!

    Yes, mine also did not come with the front rubber bushing....I was so happy to see this when they arrived!! Way to go ARB. I have the Dakar AAL so I will still need to drill and isolate those.
     
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  10. May 12, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    I think I found out why my Dakars are so squeaky....the bushings in the rear are moving around. They are also squeaking from the front as well. I ordered a new set of bushings for the front & rear from Wheelers.

    IMG_0631.jpg
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    We'll see if they continue to squeak after I replace the bushings.
     
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  11. May 20, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    New set of Dakars with isolators already installed. Added the aal but had it drilled and isolators put in before installing into the pack. Had to make a spacer (from plastic ice cream pail) for the center of the leafs as there are thin metal plates already also installed from ARB/OME.
    I needed longer center pins (which I had already ordered) so I could install a pin collar for the 3* axle shim I'm putting in. The new pins are the perfect length for the added collar and aal. Damn leaf packs are so beefy now.

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  12. May 20, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Had a local suspension shop drill holes and install Dorman leaf spring inserts last week. Today I installed the Dakar leaf pack and so far no squeaks and I wipe it stays this way.
     
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  13. May 22, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Can someone take a picture of their installed Dakars utilizing their OEM Shackles. I'm trying to determine if my springs are moving around too much & if I have the hardware installed correctly.
     
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    FYI, in case anyone in the area is still looking, Rocky Mountain Spring here in the Springs just quoted me $5 per hold plus the cost of the inserts.
     
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    Has anyone found a shop in the Orange County/ Southbay LA area that can do the install for cheap?
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2017 at 2:05 AM
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    @Dgibson529 Here is a thread dedicated to squeaky Dakars. :laugh:
    You may find some good ideas about your squeaks too.
    :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Sep 18, 2017 at 2:29 AM
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    Speaking of. Hopped in the truck this morning and no squeak!!! You're the man!!
     
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