Shocks replaced but lots of squeaking
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#3
I put in monroe sensa-trac. I check and all is tight. There is a lot of dirt from going off road/hunting and I've never really cleaned under it except a quick spray to get the big clumps of mud off. Here is a link to it.
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#6
It could be your leaf springs. My old truck did the same thing. I just sprayed them with WD40 and then hosed it off. lasts for about a month of no squeaking. didnt cost anything and it worked so win win lol
they have rubber pads on the ends of them which wear out/crack over time out in the elements
they have rubber pads on the ends of them which wear out/crack over time out in the elements
#9
Here is a noob question...I was able to get a copy of the ford shop manual off ebay. After looking through it, I think I found the bushings, but they are listing it as rear stabilizer bar to axle retainer and rear stabilizer bar assembly. Is this the same? Thanks!
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#13
Did you tighten the shock nuts and bolts with the weight of the truck on them? If it was off of the ground, it can cause a bind on the lower shock bushings.
Just like tightening the leaf spring shackle and front hanger bolts when the rear tires are off of the ground... it will cause squeaking. A lot of squeaking.
Also... anti-seize. That stuff is awesome. Assemble, (or just loosen bolts/nuts if the new shocks are already installed) lower the truck, tighten bolts/nuts. Should not be a single squeak after that.
Just like tightening the leaf spring shackle and front hanger bolts when the rear tires are off of the ground... it will cause squeaking. A lot of squeaking.
Also... anti-seize. That stuff is awesome. Assemble, (or just loosen bolts/nuts if the new shocks are already installed) lower the truck, tighten bolts/nuts. Should not be a single squeak after that.
#14
Did you tighten the shock nuts and bolts with the weight of the truck on them? If it was off of the ground, it can cause a bind on the lower shock bushings.
Just like tightening the leaf spring shackle and front hanger bolts when the rear tires are off of the ground... it will cause squeaking. A lot of squeaking.
Also... anti-seize. That stuff is awesome. Assemble, (or just loosen bolts/nuts if the new shocks are already installed) lower the truck, tighten bolts/nuts. Should not be a single squeak after that.
Just like tightening the leaf spring shackle and front hanger bolts when the rear tires are off of the ground... it will cause squeaking. A lot of squeaking.
Also... anti-seize. That stuff is awesome. Assemble, (or just loosen bolts/nuts if the new shocks are already installed) lower the truck, tighten bolts/nuts. Should not be a single squeak after that.
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