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a311fanam 07-14-2005 09:41 AM

squeek from rear end?
 
Well my truck is making this annoying squeek, and its coming somwhere from the rear. The squeek is sorta like a quick bird chirp. If i stand in my bed of my truck and jump up and down, it wont make any squeeking noises at all. But the squeek comes when i hit a pot-hole or driving down a dirt or rocky road. I think its the compression of the shocks but not sure, do you think i should replace them?

Maxboost 07-14-2005 09:44 AM

I had a similar squeek, on the rear end of my truck. But it does squeek sometimes when i jump up and down. I think its the leaf spring bushing, rubbing against the metal. I dont really worry about it.

Redneckstone 07-14-2005 09:48 AM

ya so mine is the leaf springs...

01xltranger4x4 07-14-2005 10:01 AM

I have the SAME EXACT squeak.....its sooo annoying.

00RANGER00 07-14-2005 10:04 AM

mine was squeeking untill a started muddin.........weird. It was for sure a leaf bushing.

Draimen 07-14-2005 10:15 AM

squeak from your rear end, sounds like gas to me

Maxboost 07-14-2005 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by Draimen
squeak from your rear end, sounds like gas to me

Wow, i knew some one was going to say something like that lol.

a311fanam 07-14-2005 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by Maxboost
Wow, i knew some one was going to say something like that lol.

mines a little bit louder then a squeek :wink:

OffRoad 4x4 07-14-2005 12:42 PM

IF the squeak is only when the vehicle is driven.... then I would check the rear driveshaft U-joints and the driveshaft carrier bearing (if your truck has the additional driveshaft bearing between the two sections of driveshaft). The U-joints are sealed (non greasable) so they will dry out after a while.

OR 4x4

Redneckstone 07-14-2005 02:30 PM

usally u-joints make a thud when there going not squeaking....

OffRoad 4x4 07-14-2005 04:18 PM

My experience while on the trail has been.... the squeaking comes a while before the thud.... Squeaking is when the needle bearings are dry and rub against the trunion and cups.... If you hear them thud.... then most of the needle bearings are gone !!!!

Why not check the U-joints anyway and find out if they are still good ....

OR 4x4


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