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DIY: squeaky leaf fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by beachbumberry, Jun 15, 2010.

  1. Mar 30, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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    My 15 just started doing this as well. So a good pressure washing temporarily fixes it? Let me know what the dealership says if you go.
     
  2. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    yeah they pressure washed it and re lubed everything and the squeak is gone!
     
  3. Apr 12, 2016 at 1:46 AM
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  4. Apr 12, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    Just got the same song and dance from the dealership. As soon as it dried out, the squeaking returned. Oh well. A full OME lift is on the way thanks to the group buy.
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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    That'll solve the squeaking

    Not

    Haha
     
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  6. Apr 12, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    At least something worthwhile will be squeaking now.
     
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  7. May 10, 2016 at 5:08 PM
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    Do the OME's still squeak? I'm thinking of just ignoring it until i can afford the dakar pack but if it still squeaks I won't be to happy. :(
     
  8. May 16, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    Bike tube and gorilla glue, I love it! Looks like my days of spraying motorcycle chain lube into the leaf springs are over.
     
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  9. Jun 13, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    I just did this bicycle tube mod today and the squeak is gone! It's funny I also got a recall for the rear leaf spring today... Interesting

    Ben
     
  10. Jul 14, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    Also just did the bike tube. Perfect!! We see how long it lasts but nonetheless was almost as quick as crawling under there and lubing everything. Can finally enjoy rolling with the windows down again.
     
  11. Feb 13, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    So looks like nobody has been on this thread in a while, oh well. I had the squeak issue and did the diy method. I run printing presses so I used a "blanket" instead. Its like a heavy rubber stamp pad with a woven canvas backing. Much thicker and made to be compressed without damage. Cut out 3in by 1.5in squares and followed op instructions. Worked like a champ. I have helper springs too so did those as well. The leafs already had the newer thick rubber isolaters so just went over top of them. No noise now what so ever. Problem nowww, the damn front squeaks like hell too...any thoughts? Any body? Bueller? Bueller?
     
  12. Jun 6, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    I love how this forum has a solution for everything. This is a good idea. My rear leafs are driving me nuts right now.
     
  13. Jun 6, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Mine started to squeak a few weeks ago and a friend of mine told me to try LPS 1 on the pucks and everything has been quiet so far. He told me that it leaves a non oily lubricating film so it doesn't attract dirt/debris. I picked up a can so if it starts back after a few power-washes, I'll just give it a quick spray and build up that lubrication barrier again.

    https://www.amazon.com/LPS-Labs-001...?ie=UTF8&qid=1496785605&sr=8-1&keywords=lps+1
     
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    Bringing up a dead thread, sorry. If I have add a leaf, would I have to put the bicycle tube between both springs? Thanks!
     
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    Mine does too..... It's annoying
     
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    I would if I were you. I did that to mine since I did the leaf pack and helper springs, might as well do the aal since I was under there. You dont have to take it apart. Just jack up on the frame to relieve pressure, jam a pry bar or something between the two and spread them enough to slide something in between.
     
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    Still havent figured out the front squeak yet. I just turn up the radio for now
     
  18. May 7, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    Just took my '17 to the dealership as it is under warranty. They are replacing the spring pack. I would ave been happy with a simple lube job but hey, if they want to replace it - im not going to stop them. When it inevitably does come back i will try the bike tube method.
     
  19. Oct 25, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    Thanks man. . l know this is an old thread, but it was exactly what l needed. l ordered my spacers today. Are they still working as good as you thought they would. ?
     
  20. Oct 26, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    Doing this to mine this weekend. Thanks for this post and saving me some $$$
     

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