Squeeky Leaf Dueling Pianos

I can't handle it anymore... The obnoxious sound coming from my rear suspension!! It's coming from both sides and resembles dueling fingernails on a chalk board.

I have a 2" AAL and the noise didnt start until after my first time playing in the mud. I have tried pressure washing the leafpack, but the sound still persists. I installed the TSB pads and the noise still persists. I even put rubber pads between where the leafs meet the other leafs. (Same idea as the TSB pads, but between all the other leafs as well). The only time it shuts up is when its raining outside.

I am tempted to spray a whole can of WD-40 over the whole leaf pack. But I fear it will just make it worse by collecting more dust and grime.

I only have one idea left.. Disassemble the leaf pack, pressure wash everything - then reinstall.

Any other ideas??

 

put strips of bike inner tubes between each leaf

 

It is probably the bushings. I have the same issue with my right leaf, and as far as I can tell that's what it is.

 

I had the same problem after a recent wheeling trip, pressure washed the crud out and sprayed some white lithium grease in between the leafs, fixed her up quick.

 

bushings....use a good lub spray on them..it took mine a day before the squeaking stopped

 

Are these the bushings where the two main leafs attach to?

 

Just like I keep saying and everyone keeps ignoring... 90% of the time its the retaining clamps. Leaves are rubbing the inside. Often you can feel the squeak there and see where the finish is rubbed off while pushing on the truck to cycle the suspension. Just hose it with white lithium grease. Problem solved.