Squeaky Rear Leaf Suspension
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 20:17
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davo_hilux
I am getting a high pitched squeaking noise from my rear leaf
suspension on my 99 Hilux xcab. After looking at the
suspension it looks like the leafs are rubbing on a bracket. This bracket looks like it has a rubber coating on it that has worn away. On the advice of a friend he suggested that I try and knock the leafs away from the bracket with a hammer....but the squeak is still there. Do I need to get the leafs replaced or is it a recondition job...Can anyone give me some advice.
Reply By: davo_hilux - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 20:20
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 20:20
I'd post a picture...but I cant figure out how to do it.
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Reply By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 20:54
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 20:54
This is not uncommon. The leaves have moved out of alignment and are rubbing on the inside edge of the guide plates. Loosen the u bolt nuts and belt the leaves back into alignment.
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Reply By: Member - Browny (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 21:31
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 21:31
Davoe,
If you've been doing a bit of dirt/mud driving
the springs can become a bit squeeky when the mud dries between them, try a high pressure wash of
the springs first.
Browny
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Reply By: davo_hilux - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 21:49
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 21:49
Thx MadDog. That thread seems to have everything I need. So I'll loosen the bolts, hit it with a hammer and tighten the bolts up again. Plus some lube will help as
well I guess.
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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 23:55
Sunday, Oct 09, 2005 at 23:55
Mate!
Before you start flogging into it with the 'knock-o-meter', give both rear leaf packs a good hosing out with a lanolin based spray like LANTOTEC.
You will most probably be P I S S ED and amazed at the result.
The give it a 'smack' if it needs it.
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