Squeaky Leaf Springs
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Squeaky Leaf Springs
I was told by a friend that spraying penetrating lubricant on squeaky leaf springs would quiet them down but it seems to have made the situation worse. I was able to find one thread here that suggested motorcycle chain spray. Any other thoughts or suggestions? FYI my truck is a 64 F100.
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B8A-5586-A .. Spring Anti-Squeak / These are wax coated fabric inserts that were inserted between the spring leafs / Obsolete
1957/72 F100 / 1959/72 F250 4WD-front.
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1957/72 F100 / 1959/72 F250 4WD-front.
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I jacked the front end up and sprayed penetrating lubricant in between the leafs as well as the sides. I also swapped out the shocks (what a difference that made!) but I have not checked the bushings. That'll be todays task. I think the old shocks were the noise culprits and the PL just needed more time to do it's thing because my drive home from work yesterday was no where near as noisy as before. I think this poor truck hasn't received any attention in a looong time. I bought it from a pawn shop so I know nothing of it's history.
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Grandpa told me once that before he went to town on Saturday night he would pick the back end of his car off the ground with a loader and slap some grease between the springs.
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I periodically oil my undercarriage (2,3,4 times a year-depending on weather and use), and from my experience, the rust prevention, suspension lubricantion and overall reduction of squeaks are enough reasons for me to continue the oil applications on my Slicks bottomside.
Astronaut, how long does that EZ-Slide stay on the leaves?
It seems that it would be kinda tuff to apply once your springs are installed under
your Slick...
In your photo, I can see pitting where the OE anti-squeak discs were located/installed at the leaf ends. [ B8A-5586-A .. Leaf Spring Anti-Squeek; 1958/64 F100/250 2WD/4WD Front/Rear / 1965/72 F100/250 2WD Rear / 1965 F100/250 4WD Front / 1966/72 F250 4WD Front. -- courtesy of NumberDummy, 10-17-2012] Upon re-assembly, did you replace those discs and did they stay put after 1K miles?
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It makes sense that the fuel oil would attract crud, but I haven't experienced it to be a problem. However, I don't drive on lots of dirt/gravel roads or many sandy beaches either.
I periodically oil my undercarriage (2,3,4 times a year-depending on weather and use), and from my experience, the rust prevention, suspension lubricantion and overall reduction of squeaks are enough reasons for me to continue the oil applications on my Slicks bottomside.
Astronaut, how long does that EZ-Slide stay on the leaves?
It seems that it would be kinda tuff to apply once your springs are installed under
your Slick...
In your photo, I can see pitting where the OE anti-squeak discs were located/installed at the leaf ends. [ B8A-5586-A .. Leaf Spring Anti-Squeek; 1958/64 F100/250 2WD/4WD Front/Rear / 1965/72 F100/250 2WD Rear / 1965 F100/250 4WD Front / 1966/72 F250 4WD Front. -- courtesy of NumberDummy, 10-17-2012] Upon re-assembly, did you replace those discs and did they stay put after 1K miles?
BarnieTrk
I periodically oil my undercarriage (2,3,4 times a year-depending on weather and use), and from my experience, the rust prevention, suspension lubricantion and overall reduction of squeaks are enough reasons for me to continue the oil applications on my Slicks bottomside.
Astronaut, how long does that EZ-Slide stay on the leaves?
It seems that it would be kinda tuff to apply once your springs are installed under
your Slick...
In your photo, I can see pitting where the OE anti-squeak discs were located/installed at the leaf ends. [ B8A-5586-A .. Leaf Spring Anti-Squeek; 1958/64 F100/250 2WD/4WD Front/Rear / 1965/72 F100/250 2WD Rear / 1965 F100/250 4WD Front / 1966/72 F250 4WD Front. -- courtesy of NumberDummy, 10-17-2012] Upon re-assembly, did you replace those discs and did they stay put after 1K miles?
BarnieTrk
This is on a show truck so it won't be driven enough for the graphite coating to wear out.
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