Add-A-Leaf squeaking.

My AAL are squeaking. I’ve been power washing them and then been putting Wd-40 on them. It usually does the trick for about a few weeks. Was wondering if there’s anything better I can do or use to keep the squeaking from coming back so often.

 

I used Fluid Film to reduce the squeaking in my old AAL's and my current Icon RXT leaf pack. Apply every 6 months or so, as it will wear off with road spray and washing. It works surprisingly well for a temporary fix.

 

There are plenty of threads that address this issue

 

does your AAL have the teflon pads on it? if not, get a thin 1/16 or 1/8” thick peice of uhmw and slide it between. wont squeak ever again. (may eventually spit out but whatever)
keep in mind that adding grease or oil works for a few days, then it returns because dirt sticks to it and pulls in the joint.

 

Yeah I’ve heard of doing that as well kind of seems like a lot of work just to stop squeaking. Thanks for the information, appreciate that

 

its actually really easy- get a flathead and a hammer, drive it between the spring, the carefully slide the shim in. watch the digits haha

 

My stock leafs started to squeak so I jacked up the rear, blew out debris, sprayed brake cleaner, blew out again, and applied Garage Door silicone lube spray. They have been quiet for months now. And silicone spray doesn't attract/retain dirt nearly as much as FF or other grease.

Surprised you haven't gotten hit on the nose yet from people on here about using wd-40 as a lubricant (it is not). Shame on you! Try any dry lube on leafs and plastic pads.

 

I’ll have to look into that. I was told by the shop that did my lift That I could use wd-40 . Thanks for the info