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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Sqeakin Noises

I hate to say it but my truck sounds like a sqeaky toy for a dog. It speeds up and slows down as my speed increases and decreases and its pretty loud up until maybe 20 or 30 mph. Ant problem areas that are known to cause this? I have no idea where to check first.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Idler pulleys or vacuum pump maybe.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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mine squeaks cause its happy
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Haha mines happy too i guess. It sounds like its coming from the drivetrain though. It only sqeaks while moving, rpm's arent a factor.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Could be u-joint/s
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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bed bolts may be loose like mine was.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 97biostroke
I hate to say it but my truck sounds like a sqeaky toy for a dog. It speeds up and slows down as my speed increases and decreases and its pretty loud up until maybe 20 or 30 mph. Ant problem areas that are known to cause this? I have no idea where to check first.
I'll bet on a bad u-joint..
Especially with a 6" lift & 315 tires.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Edit - disregard; missed the "RPMs not a factor" post.
 
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The drivers side fender rubs near the hinge and squeeks quite a bit.
Also the trans skid plate can squeek at the bolts.
These ar body squeeks that are typical in these trucks.

If it is drivetrain I would look at the spring bushings. You can spray brake fluid on them to quieten it down. Don't get it on the paint! also it will accelerate the aging of rubber.
 
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