Rear End Squeak
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Rear End Squeak
71' F100 2wd w/ FlexoMatic Rear Suspension
Just had a local driveline shop replace all rear suspension bushings, freshen up the leaf springs and install new KYB rear shocks.
I had this squeak before the rear suspension work and thought it was due to dry bushings but it is still present.
It is a high pitch squeak, and I simply can't locate it while driving.
Any ideas where to look?
Thanks guys,
Trever
Just had a local driveline shop replace all rear suspension bushings, freshen up the leaf springs and install new KYB rear shocks.
I had this squeak before the rear suspension work and thought it was due to dry bushings but it is still present.
It is a high pitch squeak, and I simply can't locate it while driving.
Any ideas where to look?
Thanks guys,
Trever
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All great ideas guys.
Due to wind, road and exhaust noise, the squeak is most prevalent at lower speeds while traveling over small bumps.
If it is the leaf springs what lubricant would you recommend using?
Trever
Due to wind, road and exhaust noise, the squeak is most prevalent at lower speeds while traveling over small bumps.
If it is the leaf springs what lubricant would you recommend using?
Trever
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Are you sure it's not something stupid like an EBrake cable rubbing on a shock? Or a loose bed bolt? I'd crawl under and look/feel.for something loose or out of position.
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Because of you guys the squeak was found and eliminated. After looking to see if it was the rear bumper, I grabbed onto the top of the tailgate and firmly pushed back and forth. There it was!
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
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Because of you guys the squeak was found and eliminated. After looking to see if it was the rear bumper, I grabbed onto the top of the tailgate and firmly pushed back and forth. There it was!
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
Edit: Google 'Hougen Slick Stick'. It's a good lube for latches, hinges, and rubber bumpers. It feels like a wax... and also won't stain your clothes.
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Because of you guys the squeak was found and eliminated. After looking to see if it was the rear bumper, I grabbed onto the top of the tailgate and firmly pushed back and forth. There it was!
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
The passenger side of the tailgate is tight as can be, but the driver side has a slight amount of play. This is what was causing the constant squeaking that could be heard at low speeds. For now I sprayed it down with some PB blaster and will start working on getting it to tighten up.
An a related note I am getting some sounds from the rear drums, sounds like they may be dragging.
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Tailgate Rubber?
Arnold,
Now that you mention that, I am not sure I have any rubber bumpers at all. The tail gate does make a good amount of banging noise going over speed bumps, no squeak anymore. I need to look into getting these bumpers.
Hopefully the replacement bumpers come with mounting hardware.
Trever
Now that you mention that, I am not sure I have any rubber bumpers at all. The tail gate does make a good amount of banging noise going over speed bumps, no squeak anymore. I need to look into getting these bumpers.
Hopefully the replacement bumpers come with mounting hardware.
Trever
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It appears DC list's two rubber bumpers (round insert and long strip). Which one correct?
Long Strip Type
Tailgate Bumper | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
Round Insert Type
Tailgate Bumper | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
Long Strip Type
Tailgate Bumper | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
Round Insert Type
Tailgate Bumper | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts