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Ever since mudding I hear my truck squeak

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by bowhunter95, Sep 17, 2012.

  1. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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    bowhunter95

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    Went mudding and cleaned the whole thing with a pressure washer yet the truck still squeaks. What would be the cause or how could I fix it? Thanks
     
  2. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    Yep, mud will definitely do that. Ball joints, bushings, leafs. You're going to have to deal with the squeaking now, it's all part of getting in the mud.
     
  3. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    Leaf pack probably.
     
  4. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    Leafs? Where are you hearing the squeaks. I'm guessing dirt/mud in the leafs
     
  5. Sep 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    I usually just pressure wash the crap out of the suspension components and that seemed to do the trick.
     
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    Clean your leaf packs and then spray WD-40 or something similar, this will at least let you know if they are the culprits.
     
  7. Sep 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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    When I hit a bump or a hole in the road she"ll squeak.
     
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    Let me guess. Also when you accelerate?
    It's most likely the leaf pack. Pressure wash it and if still isn't gone use wd-40
     
  9. Sep 19, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    Just went mudding a couple of weeks ago and came back with a squeak too. I only heard the squeak in reverse though ... turned out to be a U-Joint issue

    Try spraying and cleaning your leafs and suspension first, if that doesn't work next I'd check the U-Joints
     
  10. Dec 23, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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    had the same issue. when u wonna wash your truck next time, go to a wash it yourself place with those pressure washers. I shot that in between each leaf on both sides and seemed to clear it all up. it worried me at first too but, simple fix! Good luck
     

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