Tech: Lube up leaf springs
 

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I jacked the truck up and sprayed lithium grease between the leaf springs. I did a rear brake job and took it out for a ride. I noticed a sqeek it had is now gone. I would recommend any do this if a noise is suspected in the rear.

P.S. Don't mess w/ the parking brake shoe. I tapped it to get some dust off and it dragged on rotor when I drove. P I the A to get it centered. A good hammer will suffice.

RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
 

Excellant post. I saw a similar one on another forum and I plan on doing it this weekend.

RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
 

The lithium grease may not last all that long. For longer protection, you could try to put on a standard grease between the springs.

I know on several other trucks that I have worked on, there were rubber isolators between the ends of the springs. Kind of sucks that we don't have that option on ours. Makes for a nice quiet ride.

RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
 

My dad gave me they idea when he was over. And yeah it's been done before.


Probably next time I'm out at the A zone I'll get some. Wonder how high temp anti/never seize would hold up? The best would be liquid graphite. The lithium grease will dry up in the heat eventually. But makes for a quick fix!

I agree. And have greasable shackles like the oearly model Vettes!

*sigh, the good 'ol days.

RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
 

I don't think that antiseize would work well at all. It is meant to be squeazed into tight areas. It will dry out over time just like lithium grease and will make a mess besides. The best thing to do would probably to put in a thin peice of rubber to isolate the springs, but I'd have to take a closer look to see how to retain the rubber.