Noisy front leaf springs
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Noisy front leaf springs
So I tracked down my noise in the front end using my Chassis Ear, it is coming from the right front leaf spring pack. It is loudest on the back half of the springs and the center right where they bolt to the axle. Pretty quiet on the front half. Did a bit of research and looks like I will be looking at either bushings or spring isolators or both. The noise is kind of a loose sounding jingle whenever the right wheel hits a bump.
Anyone have any pointers?
Anyone have any pointers?
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Definitely check out your bushings in the spring eyes. If your tip inserts are worn you will hear a metal on metal squeaking noise. You may have a broken clip that is jingling around under there also.
Is the truck leaning? You may have a broken leaf. Oh and make sure the U-bolts are tightened to their correct torque specs.
-Junior
Is the truck leaning? You may have a broken leaf. Oh and make sure the U-bolts are tightened to their correct torque specs.
-Junior
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Couldn't find anything loose, the clips do not seem to move, no leaning. Later this week I'll pull the wheels and let the suspension hang and see if I can find anything. Looks like to change the bushings I'll need to remove the bumper along with my Curt front receiver hitch. Will I need a press to change them? Thanks for your help and I will check out your parts for sure.
If I am going to be pulling leaf springs this is probably the time to do something to level my truck. I need about 2" up front.
If I am going to be pulling leaf springs this is probably the time to do something to level my truck. I need about 2" up front.
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So since I am going to be removing my springs what would be the best way to give me about 2 inches of lift?
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What "something else" could you do to gain lift on the front axle?
Blocks are definitely out, as they should never be installed on a front steering axle.
A longer shackle is a possibility, but comes with it's caveats.
The safest way I'm aware of to achieve lift on the front boils down to spring changes.
Either re-arch, re- pack, or replace the front springs.
Attention might be needed at the track bar, sway bar end links, and steering link as well by the time the project is all said and done.
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