front end squeak....
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front end squeak....
truck is an 08 350 leveled. i had an annoying loud high pitched squeak from the front when hitting bumps. i thought it was due to bad shocks. i replaced the shocks and this cut down on the frequency of the squeak but it is still there. what else could be the culprit?
recent work includes= new shocks, new steering stabilizer, new trac bar and bushings, new drag links and 1 tie rod............
recent work includes= new shocks, new steering stabilizer, new trac bar and bushings, new drag links and 1 tie rod............
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truck is an 08 350 leveled. i had an annoying loud high pitched squeak from the front when hitting bumps. i thought it was due to bad shocks. i replaced the shocks and this cut down on the frequency of the squeak but it is still there. what else could be the culprit?
recent work includes= new shocks, new steering stabilizer, new trac bar and bushings, new drag links and 1 tie rod............
recent work includes= new shocks, new steering stabilizer, new trac bar and bushings, new drag links and 1 tie rod............
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My 2008 has the same damn squeak..had it since day one..took back to dealer a few times. Of course they could not hear it..replaced the shocks..squeak still there. I am known at work now as squeaky Pete...anyone know what this High pitch squeak can be? Man it is annoying!!!!!
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i took mine into the dealer, they put it on a lift and checked and said nothing is wrong.... drove it and said nope didnt hear it...... wouldntr let me in shop or truck with them though...... i drive of lot frustrated and it squeeks! crazy......
if i have time i will put mine on stands this weekend and check......
if i have time i will put mine on stands this weekend and check......
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i think i have figured out the sqeek! the adjustable trac bar is hitting and rubbing a shiny spot into the main bracket behind-above it. now to find out why the interference that the dealers couldnt find.....
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Do you think it has been bent?
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i have not hit anything, bumped anything or anything that would be an issue. going to shop tonight with the old bar to see if they are shaped differently.... the new adj bar is large in diameter- i cant see it bending.....
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the stock bar has a slight bend-curve tio it that pushes the bar to the front of the bracket- the adjustable brackt is straight. dealer told me to grind or cut the effected area off the bracket to clearance it.......
he said the level kit actually pushes the front end down and rotates it back slightly bringing the bar and bracket closer then stock......
he said the level kit actually pushes the front end down and rotates it back slightly bringing the bar and bracket closer then stock......
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