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Lithium Grease or Dry PTFE on Squeaky Leafs?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BRUIN8124, Sep 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM.

  1. Sep 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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    BRUIN8124

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    What do you recommend? Lithium Grease or Dry PTFE on Squeaky Leafs?

    And what brand?

    Thank you!
     
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    BabyBilly

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    I don't wanna nay-say, but I doubt you'll see much difference from any lubricant without disassembling your leaf pack, and at that point there are better anti-squeak options.
     
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    Yeah on my old truck I used some Teflon spray and leaf spring liner and it quieted it down. But I had to take the leaf packs apart.
     
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    LongDukDong

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    Neither. Graphite. Unload rear suspension, spray with Kano Penephite and let dry. BIYU.
     
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    This!!!! You don’t need to take anything apart. Just lift the truck by the hitch, spray graphite on the shims and send it. Twice a year during tire rotations and no squeaks at all.
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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    I'll have to pick some up. I have no intentions of taking things apart at this time. Thank you! What does BIYU mean?
     
  7. Sep 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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    LongDukDong

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    Bob is your uncle.
     
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    I apparently get enough Fluid Film on the springs during annual underbody and frame spray-downs that the Old Man Emu spring leaves on my Gen 1 and Gen 2 trucks have never made a peep.
     
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