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Squeaky leaf springs after add a leaf

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by lsutiger1, Apr 8, 2017.

  1. Apr 8, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    lsutiger1

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    Just had a toytec add a leaf installed,now I have the dreaded Squeak, Shouldn't there be a spacer between the add a leaf and the original leaf pack at both ends?
     
  2. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    Gotta get some plastic or nylon between the leafs. Wet lube or grease will work short term but make it worse long term. Dry lube only.
     
  3. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    I put some white lithium spray grease in earlier today and it has quit for now. But I will call the place that installed them tomorrow,because he said he put the toytec add a leaf in,but toytec shows there's with an anti friction pad and these definitely don't have one!
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    Saw in one thread where guys were using the thick nylon ties, wrapping them around the leafs and getting 4 -5 years before they wore through.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    You mean like a zip tie?
     
  6. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    Yeah. The thick ones.
     
  7. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    Good idea I appreciate it!
     
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    1/2" wide.
     

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