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Squeaky leaf spring FIXED

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BRICKKTEEAN, May 7, 2019.

  1. May 7, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    BRICKKTEEAN

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    My leaf springs have been squeaking after going on a dirt road. I was looking up a fix for this on the forums, but didn't seem to find a permanent solution. I brought my truck to get it looked at because it's still under warranty and.. boom they have a fix for it. They installed "silencer pads" between the leaf springs. So far it hasn't made a sound.
     
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    BRICKKTEEAN, May 7, 2019
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  2. May 7, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    It’ll come back even with the “fix”. Get yourself a can of fluid film and spray down the leaves, the silencer pads, and the shackle bolt points. Should keep em quiet for much longer and ward off any potential rust.
     
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  3. May 7, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    Nice. Another "hillbilly" method is to cut up bicycle tire inner tubes, flex out the suspension, and stick them between the leafs.
     
    cgs2k2, May 7, 2019
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  4. May 17, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    I think I have this as well. Truck squeaks when I get in and out. Really noticeable in a bumpy parking lot at low speeds too.

    Is is actual leaf spring wear/a real safety issue or is it just unacceptable noise?
     
    Tehkoema, May 17, 2019
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  5. May 17, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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    Just noise. dirt and surface rust between the leaf springs usually.
     
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  6. May 17, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    It's just annoying, and embarrassing.. it's a brand new truck and it squeaks.
     
    BRICKKTEEAN, May 17, 2019
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  7. May 17, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    definitely embarrassing. Taking it to the dealer soon.
     
    Tehkoema, May 17, 2019
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  8. Oct 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    You can also spray down your leaf pack with graphite - should do the trick.
     
    robfox, Oct 5, 2019
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  9. Oct 6, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    This stuff comes highly recommended

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