Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Postby krayzie on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 6:37 +0000

Hey guys.

As some of you all know the factory suspension leafy springs squeak if there is a minute amount of dirt in them, I was wondering how do the after market ones go?

Are they just as bad or should they be miles ahead and never squeak?

I know not all brands are the same but in general?

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Re: Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Postby HK1837 on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 7:09 +0000

Mine squeak. Ultimates. Hard to hear it over the blower or the exhaust though. Only time I notice it is in concrete “canyons” when not on the throttle.
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Re: Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Postby krayzie on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 7:12 +0000

concrete canyons? As in speed humps?
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Re: Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Postby Myralga on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 8:35 +0000

For the most part it’s part of life for a leaf pack set up.
A little dirt and water creates some rust and you get a squeak.
But give it a week or so of dry driving it will polish back up and the squeak is gone.
A lot of leaf packs can actually be maintained. As in the plastic pads can actually be greased. To help prevent all this noise. Not a lot of people know that.

Or you can just turn the radio up. Mine squeak on a regular basis from the rain/rust. Honestly doesn’t worry me anymore. I know my ute now and what is worth looking at and what will rub back to polish in only a few days.
Too many people freak out at the first noise. Coming from ag industry everything bloody well squeaks so guess I have learnt to ignore it.


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Re: Do after market leaf springs squeak?

Postby taresk on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 9:06 +0000

krayzie wrote:concrete canyons? As in speed humps?


As in when you've got walls and concrete dividers beside the road that echo sounds back to you.
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