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Squeaky Leaf Springs

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by MarkBeast10, Mar 18, 2022.

  1. Mar 18, 2022 at 8:11 PM
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    MarkBeast10

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    Hello First Gen. neighborhood,

    Does anyone know how to stop the leaf springs from squeaking short of upgrading or replacing them?

    Thanks for any advice, it’s much appreciated!
     
  2. Mar 19, 2022 at 6:40 AM
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    Little bit of grease on the pads and/or bushings?
     
  3. Mar 19, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    Do I have to take them off to do that? I have red grease in a tub, but I can’t really see how I’m supposed to get it inside the bushings without grease zerks. A neighbor said not to spray WD40 on them like he did or the noise will get much worse later on, but he wasn’t sure about what kind of grease to use. Are you suggesting tub grease or spray grease for the pads and bushings? Thanks
     
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    Spray grease might be easier, but if you jack the truck up, you can pry the leafs apart enough to get some tub grease in, maybe on a flathead screwdriver or q-tip. The bushings will probably need spray grease if you dont want to take anything apart.
     
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    I’ll try that out and see if I can get some grease on them. I’m reading online this morning about lithium spray grease. Any advice on the kind of spray grease I should use or a brand. I see several different kinds. Thanks again
     
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    Lithium is pretty good. If i dont use lithium, ive got some spray chain wax i like. Just as long as its sticky enough it wont drip.
     
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    Have you checked to see if your isolator pads are still there? Not sure if that's the right name but that's what they do.
     
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    No way it can make it worse. Nothing it can hurt. Unless maybe washed out some grease somewhere.
    I use WD40 since it penetrates better. And did a area at a time over a few days. This told me exactly where the problem was. Mine ended up being the bushing where it connects to frame in the front.
    Then I sprayed heavy with some garage door lube I had on hand. So far has lasted 1 year since I did this.
     
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    I am getting that same squeak on the driver's side leaf springs. When driving slowly, it sounds like a dog's chew toy. The sound is a embarrassing when driving at slow speeds in crowded parking lots.
     
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    That was my post, so I can add some insight. 1) jack up the truck to take weight off the spring (you can do one side at a time); 2) use a large pry bar and some flat-head screwdrivers to spread the end of the spring leaf by each pad. You can spread the ends apart 1/4"-3/4" (a big pry bar helps); 3) stick a screwdriver inbetween the leafs to hold them spread apart so you can use your hands to work the grease gun; 4) grease the top of the spring shim with grease. I used regular grease that I use to grease the driveshaft. I think anything lighter would just wear off quickly. It's very easy to grease the shim with a needle adapter on your grease gun. You could try without, or push grease in with a screwdriver or putty knife, but seriously, you don't want your fingers in there when the springs have tension on them, so use a needle adapter and keep your hands away. For a few bucks the needle adaptor makes this job really easy and use can use it to grease your front driveshaft, so might as well get one. Look it up on Amazon: LockNLube Narrow Needle Dispenser.
     
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    ^someone sticky that.
     

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