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Old 07-29-2008, 05:48 PM
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About a year ago I installed 2" drop shackles on my rcsb truck and soon after the rear suspension developed a squeak. I shoot some wd 40 on the leaf spring bushings and it goes away for a few weeks then its back. I think its a combination of the steeper angle the leaf spring is at and the shorter wheelbase. Just wondering if anyone else has this issue?? ps I didnt replace the shocks but I dont think the noise is caused by them.
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Use lithium grease instead of wd40...
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Originally Posted by 00 Z71 Sierra
Use lithium grease instead of wd40...
yes, and don't torque them down until the trucks weight is on the suspension
Old 07-30-2008, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SBTork
yes, and don't torque them down until the trucks weight is on the suspension
+1, You could try loosening the bolts and re-torquing them while the suspension is loaded, if you tightened them while the suspension was sprung.
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Mine did the same thing when I lowered my GMC. I had to take it back a part and use some grease on the bushings and it went away.
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thanks for askin that man. my truck does it too and i hate it.
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