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Dakar squeak solution?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trapperr, Aug 23, 2017.

  1. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    Trapperr

    Trapperr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I don't know if it's been tried but would spraying rubberized undercoating for vehicles between the leafs work to quiet them down? Just wanted to ask before I bought a can to try?

    The fluid film routine is getting old.
     
  2. Aug 23, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    My solution is to train my brain not to hear it and keep my OCD in check.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    Wulf

    Wulf auto dismantling & hoarding disorder

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    try white lithium grease
     
  4. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    Trapperr

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    Does it matter if it's aerosol or out of a tube?
     
  5. Aug 23, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    Wulf

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    Spray should be ok. The tube stuff is good to use when installing ply bushings and the spring eye bolt.
     
  6. Aug 23, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    ThunderOne

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    Just ordered a spray can of "Super Lube". Is has PTFE so I'm giving it a shot as another PTFE grease I tried quieted down my shackle bushings (more of a groan now rather than a squeak), so I'm giving it a shot. I have Alcan's so I feel your pain.
     

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