Frame creaking

I've noticed a kind of squeak or creaking sound that sounds like it comes from the back end frame or suspension. Usually notice it getting out of the vehicle or going slow. Took it to Toyota but it wasn't squeaking at that precise moment so they wouldn't check into it.

Here's a crappy video that somewhat captures the issue. Thoughts?

https://youtu.be/AkTQjATaDc0

 

Leaf springs?

 

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh sounds like the typical leaf spring creaking.

 

Cool. I guess. If it's typical is there a typical fix? Or just have Toyota deal with it?

 

I have it from time to time and I am sure there is a fix somewhere on here

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/leaf-spring-silencer-tsb-on-back-order.520768/#post-16512433

 

WD-40 fix...

 

Same here but it comes back within less than a month

 

I could give that a try but probably temporary as the wd40 washes off. What part of the springs is causing it? Mounting points? Or the springs themselves?

 

What would penetrating oil do? Stuff like Kroil.

 

Check the air in the spare tire , it could be rubbing the frame. I've had that problem before

 

Fluid film works for about 5 months.

 

I was thinking to power wash the shit out of them and hit them with some fluid film

 

When I had a squeak in my Ranger, a mechanic sprayed the bushings down with WD-40 but it didn't work. The squeak was a real chirpy type of squeek. It was up front. Turned out to be the ball joints.

OP's squeak sounds different. So at least I just ruled out two things right there.

 

Yeah, definitely more useful than the dealer.

 

Just do the TSB and get the upgraded leafs. Idk why people think adding grease and oil is going to solve anything. Dirt sticks to it. Dirt makes noises.

 

Never done this before. Where/how do I find it?

ETA Nevermind. Google rocks.

 

Interesting options in this thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/finally-killed-that-retched-leaf-spring-squeak.451011/

Keep in mind that leaf springs have creaked since the beginning of their use. As in forever. So it's not just a Tacoma/Toyota thing.

Here's another old time solution. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Leaf...pt-zyHQt2szppPwebjTAeSAttj1-Ncs8aAiqnEALw_wcB

 

It's in the stickies at the top of the third gen forum too