OK, I know this could be anything, but I got an annoying squeak coming from underneath my truck. Real noticeable when I drive with the windows down and still noticeable with them up. Sort of a constant jittering-type sqeak. I've tried jumping up and down on the bumper and I don't hear a squeak. Only when driving. Has anyone heard of any service bulletins or do I just take it to the dealer for a quick lube?

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* 1998 White Reg Cab XL
* V6, Auto w/ 3.55 gears
* Lund Interceptor Bug Deflector
* Extang Saber Tonneau (complete with folded corners)
* Airaid FIPK w/ K&N Filter
* Superchip
* Cracked windshield
* Unprotected badly scratched, slightly dented 8' bed.
* 23,750 miles and no door cracks, no peeling raingutter paint, and no coolant loss.
* I'm 6'8", 315lbs and I don't play basketball!

 

It may be from your torsion bars. Climb under your truck and spray some white lythium at each end of the torsion bars were they go into the brackets. If this quiets them up, it will only be a temp fix. You'll need to take them loose and lube them up with some thick grease. If it does not help then look elsewhere. This happened to mine and has cured the problem. It only seemed to creak when I braked or went over slight bumps. Very Annoying!

Good Luck, Scott



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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,offroad pack.
4" Susp. lift, 3" body
4.56 gears w/LS,
Flowmaster 50 Series w/ duals out rear
36x14.5x16.5 Super Swampers TSL Radials,
16.5x9.75 Weld Scorpio V wheels,
Pre-Runner Bumper w/KC Daylights,
Westin nerf bars,
Pro-Comp Front Skid Plate,
Summit Aluminum Diff cover,
Rancho 9000's and remote,
Lift Lips,
Lighted FORD logo,
K&N Filter,
Superchip,
Bosch Platinum +4,
TransGo Shift kit,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES Mobile head unit,Sony ES Mobile changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm

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Check the tailgate. On my F150, with the windows down, I can hear a squeak from the tailgate when going over washed-out roads. I believe the rubber stops located on the upper part of the bed create a squeak as the tailgate flexes slightly when going over bumps. You may either need to clean them, lubricate with a grease (not sure whats best, but vasoline seems like it'd work), or replace them if they're worn. My 99 has this squeak and i've pinpointed the noise as these rubber stops. Hope this helps.


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1999 White F-150 Super Cab, Stripped Model, V-5, 5-Speed. I've added A/C, CD-Player, Viper Alarm, Power Windows, Power Locks, Tint.

 

OFF TOPIC

But, Squanto804, that is one sweeeet ride!

And tell me how you like the Superchip and the Transgo shift kit.

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1999 Red F150 4x4 5.4L XLT X-Cab
Towing Package
Corporate 9.75 Rear Axle, 3.55 Limited Slip
Corporate 8.8 Front Axle, 3.55 Open
K&N Generation II
Jet Chip
32x11.50 Super Swamper SSR
coming soon
Gibson Headers
40-Series Flomaster exhaust

 

I have a similar squeak that only happens when driving. I read a post before that said the cotter pins on the front hubs loosen up and cause a squeak/rattle. THe fix was to pop the lug covers off and check and if yours are loose, put some RTV or something like that around it to stop the noise. I have yet to check that on my truck, but other member have claimed it works.

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2000 F-150 XLT, 5.4L, 4x4, auto, Extended Cab, Deep Wedgewood Blue, 3.55, Towing Package, Sliding window, CD player, 4 wheel abs/discs, 255/70/16's, build date 11/99, bedmat, K&N Filter and more to come

 

You guys have mentioned every one of the squeaks I've had. I fixed the tailgate by just putting electical tape around the **** that the locks grab onto on each side of the bed, so it had a tighter fit. It's only a quick fix but its the only way that seems to work for me.

My Weld wheels also had a strange creaking to them, which I thought for a while was coming from my bearings but found out that they were the covers to the wheels, I used fish tank air supply hose split which shut them up.

Thanks Red BullSr, I really think the best mod I have done has been the TransGo Shift kit. It is awesome. Fixed alot of the little problems with the trans, especially after changing to the bigger tires. I'm not so hot on the superchip. I got it from someone from F150online, so I got a deal. Really glad I did not pay full price. Did not really notice much improvement anywhere and sure the hell don't want to pay $$$ for premium fuel. I'm sure lots of people THINK there is a huge improvement, but I did not notice it. Only my .02.

See ya, Scott

 

You guys have mentioned every one of the squeaks I've had. I fixed the tailgate by just putting electical tape around the **** that the locks grab onto on each side of the bed, so it had a tighter fit. It's only a quick fix but its the only way that seems to work for me.

My Weld wheels also had a strange creaking to them, which I thought for a while was coming from my bearings but found out that they were the covers to the wheels, I used fish tank air supply hose split which shut them up.

Thanks Red BullSr, I really think the best mod I have done has been the TransGo Shift kit. It is awesome. Fixed alot of the little problems with the trans, especially after changing to the bigger tires. I'm not so hot on the superchip. I got it from someone from F150online, so I got a deal. Really glad I did not pay full price. Did not really notice much improvement anywhere and sure the hell don't want to pay $$$ for premium fuel. I'm sure lots of people THINK there is a huge improvement, but I did not notice it. Only my .02.

See ya, Scott

 

I'm due for my service check at the dealer so I'll be asking him to fix it. Since the truck was a new model I went with the dealer service package for the life of the (basic) warranty.

It doesn't sound like the tailgate and it doesn't sound like it is coming from the front end. It squeaks when I'm only when I'm driving. Even coasting in reverse out of my driveway. It sounds like it is coming from the area beneath the truck at the junction between the bed and the cab. I constant chitter-type squeak.

Talk about annoying!

 

I just had my 2001 SuperCrew serviced for an annoying creak that was coming from underneath. They did exactly what Sqanto804 suggested - loosened the torsion bars up and filled the pockets with grease. Not only did it get rid of the creak but it actually smoothed out the ride. There must have been a lot of friction happening in there.

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2001 SuperCrew, XLT, 4x4, Island Blue/Silver, Med gray int., 4.6L, 60/40 seats, 6 disc CD, cab steps, power seat, 17" 10 spoke wheels.
Mods: Access Roll-Up tonneau cover.

 

I had the nasty squeek coming from the front end of my truck, which I notice especially at slow speeds such as going through a drive through. Ended up being the pitman arm which had a Technical Service Bulliten. Had it replaced. Noise gone.