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pwhited

Columbus, Ohio USA

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Posted: 09/23/03 04:18pm

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My leaf springs are very squeaky. Is it ok to lube them, or should I leave them alone?

Thanks..

1998 Astro AWD, trans cooler w/temp gauge, K&N air filter, Rancho 9000 shocks, high flow cat & muffler.
1984 Skamper 159C p.u.
Mom, Dad & two teens (help!)

aardvark

Kalispell MT

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Posted: 09/23/03 04:57pm

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I say grease em up. Used to be that trucks had grease zerks on the springs. Now they use a nylon bushing between the leaves. Once nylon gone.... squeak city.

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AyJay

South Eastern MA, USA

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Posted: 09/23/03 06:49pm

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Hi;
Took mine into a local spring/suspension emporium. They loosened the springs, drove wedges between the leaves and installed what looks like teflon tape w/shoulders in between the leaves... no squeeks in almost two years.

AyJay

AyJay (ARS W1GDJ)
1979 RTS Bus Conversion
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2007 Saturn Aura Toad
USAF Retired 1972
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NOT like his passengers who went screaming and yelling!

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