Bushtracker suspension

I have heard quite a few of thoes suspensions squeak as they go slow over bumps. Could have a bit to do with dust around the components etc. Still get it checked out though.

By the way how was the fishing in the Daly, I am thinking of heading up there next year for the run off.

Hi Al,
We have been travelling in our BT full time since purchased new in 2005. This is pretty normal and tends to come and go a bit - indicative of a little dust working in between the leaves of the spring pack. Nothing to worry about IMHO.

I think someone sprayed their spring pack with a penetrating oil and wrapped them in canvas. Total waste of time and has the potential to collect dust and crap IMHO.

Just let her squeak - you will only hear it a very low speed. Posting on the Bushtracker forum or the Bushtracker Owners Group will get you informed information from either the factory or the many experienced owners

Cheers John

LS,
A friend of ours had a BT with air suspension, and was doing the Tanami Track in 2008, due to corrugations, and a sharp corner the van flipped, resultant damage something like $60,000.
He informed me that BT would never fit air suspension to another van.
Cheers
Baz

Different van but in the Gall boys dvds their suspension squeeks too.

We had Simplicity Suspension in our last van and we had a squeak - embarrassingly so on some occassions.

When I was under the van one day my wife walked into the van and I heard a squeak - it came from inside the drum brakes. I found that by chocking both wheels to prevent any movement stopped the noise. It might be worthwhile getting under and checking for the source.

I googled the question and found this on another forum http://rvsupertramp.com.au/legacy_forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2264&title=suspension-squeaks :

After speaking directly to Simplicity in Melbourne, they suggested the following

They are aware that some of there suspensions are making this noise,they say this is caused by the block above the centre spring bolt. It does not happen to all, but it does to some!

They suggested jacking up Van to take the load off the spring, and lubericate with WD-40 or silicone spray .

Done this and so far has seemed to work.


And another fix on the same thread was to use strips of teflon between the leaf ends.

regards

John

Graphite spray/powder, does not attract dust

I had the same with mine about four years ago. Jacked it up sprayed with silicone and never heard a sound from it since and it does not attract dust from my observation. I did do it twice within a week and took it for a run after doing it both times.
Cheers