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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Is it the lift or something else?

I don't routinely drive with the windows down, use the air conditioning 99.99% of the time. This week the weather has been nice so I've done more driving with the windows down. This has allowed me the opportunity to hear my truck sqeak when I drive over bumps. It sounds like it's coming from the front end and it's a suspension issue, but I'm not sure. I had a Fabtech 6" lift put on about 3 1/2 months ago so not sure if it's the lift or something else. I don't hear it when I have the windows up, only when they're down so it's not a really loud squek. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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I'd check and make sure everything is tight.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Yes, go over everything
 
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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A arm bushing.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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My guess is A-arm bushing, or sway bar bushing. They get dry and squeak over bumps. easy fix


Shane
 
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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I'd be inclined to say its the leaf springs which is so common on lifted trucks but if you say its coming from the front, I'd check everything like everyone said. Another common issue is that people think their leaf springs are squeaking but its actually their tailgate. WD40 will fix both issues.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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My truck squeak after I use the pressure washer, I spray them down with good ole WD-40 (as thump said) and I'm good to go until the next wash or lots of rain...

I think its just part of having a lifted truck...
 
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by attitude
My guess is A-arm bushing, or sway bar bushing. They get dry and squeak over bumps. easy fix


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So if it is this what is the easy fix? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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My driver side back bushing sqeaks. I just put some oil on the front and back of the bushing. WD40 would work too, but oil seems to last longer for me.
I got my kid to jump up and down in the bed to find it.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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try a silicon lubricant works better than WD 40 and lasts longer on rubber components
 
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