Squeeky Springs
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What has everyone been using to quiet down there springs? After my leveling kit, things got louder. I have been spraying them with a lube and it works for a couple of weeks but always comes back. Is there some pads that can be placed between them or do I just live with it?
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Scott have you searched yet?
I haven't but I'm sure that we talked about this in depth a few months ago.
If memory serves, Ford has a couple of "fixes". One being some teflon spacers that go between the leafs.
Could it be your bushings? I know Daystar just came out with a poly bushing set for the SD.
I haven't but I'm sure that we talked about this in depth a few months ago.
If memory serves, Ford has a couple of "fixes". One being some teflon spacers that go between the leafs.
Could it be your bushings? I know Daystar just came out with a poly bushing set for the SD.
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Scott,
I'm not sure of your mileage, or your warranty; but Ford has a Service Bulletin on the Squeek problem. My 2000 F350 4X4 CC DRW is going into the shop for spacers to be installed. The service manager told me this helps quiet the springs considerably. It is covered under the factory warranty.
Keep on Truckin'
Al
I'm not sure of your mileage, or your warranty; but Ford has a Service Bulletin on the Squeek problem. My 2000 F350 4X4 CC DRW is going into the shop for spacers to be installed. The service manager told me this helps quiet the springs considerably. It is covered under the factory warranty.
Keep on Truckin'
Al
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Thanks Al but I am at 53,000 miles. I don't think warranty will cover it for me 
Let us know if Fords fix works and I look into getting the parts. I have never been able to completely quieten them but I am getting closer or maybe I am just going DEAF!!!
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Let us know if Fords fix works and I look into getting the parts. I have never been able to completely quieten them but I am getting closer or maybe I am just going DEAF!!!Thanks
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Squeeky springs - solution
Here's a little known secret that many (or perhaps most) dealers don't seem to know about.
Ford actually has a specification (I think it's ESF-M1C229-A) for anti-squeek that calls for a product made by DuPont Krytox GPL-205 Grease. The stuff is ungodly expensive. My springs don't squeek, but I am convinced it works because it doesn't break down like everything else.
If your dealer can't help you, I know where to get it, so let me know.
Ford actually has a specification (I think it's ESF-M1C229-A) for anti-squeek that calls for a product made by DuPont Krytox GPL-205 Grease. The stuff is ungodly expensive. My springs don't squeek, but I am convinced it works because it doesn't break down like everything else.
If your dealer can't help you, I know where to get it, so let me know.
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Big Red Tank,
How are you getting it covered under warranty? Do you have an extended warranty on the truck?
How are you getting it covered under warranty? Do you have an extended warranty on the truck?
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Squeaky solution
Hey Schrade,
My bad... not yours. I'm a beginner at this forum stuff, and I didn't notice how old the original post was; 2002 I guess???
Anyway, warranty or not, every dealer should know about this fix, but few actually do for some reason. Maybe they don't want to spend the money themselves. Amazing if you figure they can charge it back anyway (with a profit) to the manufacturer.
Tell them about the spec. Have them look it up.
Cool beans
My bad... not yours. I'm a beginner at this forum stuff, and I didn't notice how old the original post was; 2002 I guess???
Anyway, warranty or not, every dealer should know about this fix, but few actually do for some reason. Maybe they don't want to spend the money themselves. Amazing if you figure they can charge it back anyway (with a profit) to the manufacturer.
Tell them about the spec. Have them look it up.
Cool beans
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Originally Posted by Karel
Hey Schrade,
My bad...
My bad...
Schrade- It happens.
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