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Rear springs ..cranking noises…How?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lava-road, Feb 12, 2022.

  1. Feb 12, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    Lava-road

    Lava-road [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The trucks rear springs squeaks ….6112, 5160, icon add a leaf…32 BFGs
    I do not notice this squeaks while driving, but when the mechanic was test driving my 2019 Tacoma TRD..standing nearby as he drove..very noticeable..

    How can we make it quieter? My son’s 2016, same thing…noticeable squeaks..
    How to stop the squeaking?

    I heard of people putting oils on the lift springs? Is this a good idea? Aloha
     
  2. Feb 12, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    Jack the rear of the truck off the ground so the leafs open up a little and spray some Boe-Sheild T-9 in there it should quiet it down for a while but leafs are always going to squeak.

    I wouldn't spray any grease or oils as they will attract dirt and make it worse faster T-9 sprays wet but is actually a dry lubricant.

    Otherwise you can get nylon leaf liners and replace your leaf end silencer pucks but that requires pulling the leafs and disassembling them.
     
  3. Feb 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang

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    take off the leaf pack and put the pads and grease the leafs, aint no dirt getting in ther once you tighten them down, but they all creak
     
  4. Feb 13, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    Lava-road

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    I search on google for more information….I will try the easier ones like silicone or lithium spray first…?
    I always use my A/C… rarely drive with the windows down… so I was un-aware of heard the squeaks…
    Thanks …
     

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