Tech: Lube up leaf springs
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Tech: Lube up leaf springs
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.
#2
RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
Excellant post. I saw a similar one on another forum and I plan on doing it this weekend.
#3
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.
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.
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RE: Tech: Lube up leaf springs
Excellant post. I saw a similar one on another forum and I plan on doing it this weekend.
(in reply to 4lowlife)
(in reply to 4lowlife)
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.
*sigh, the good 'ol days.
#5
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.
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