I have a 2000 F150 with 225,000 miles. The rear springs squeak very loudly. I assume I have to replace the bushings (I bought some). Do you recommend new springs or simply take them apart and clean in between the leafs? Or oil them? Or should I leave them be and simply squart oil in between them? Where can you buy new ones?

 

At the very least, try squirting some lube in between them first. I've recommended this many times and have personally seen it resolve the issue many times as well (including on my own truck).

 

I used a pry bar to spread the leaves then used a small brush with some grease on my 98 and it kept quite till I sold the truck

 

You may be surprised to find out that it could be your tailgate squeaking even more...This is very common..Open the tailgate and lube everything with wd40 or equivalent...the bottom hinges, the latching mechanisms, and where the cables attach to the bed sides...See what that does

 

I may have to try that, because mine are getting annoying. I spray wd40 in there, but a few days later it just comes back. I've gone through so many cans of that stuff already

 

WD40 is junk try some white lithium grease.

 

PB Blaster always works for me.

 

try greasing your shackles to, mine did that and come to find out it was the bushing rubbing the shackles so i put some wheel bearing grease one it and it took care of it