Loud Squeal & Loud Leaf Springs

XxpeditionxJ · 03-17-2008, 08:24 AM

Hey guys, got a new one for yah. I am having a tough time with my new leaf springs. When I installed my 2.5" leaf from RE they have been squeaking non-stop. I have used WD40, PB, a few other things. What can I do to get them to stop? It is very annoying and draws negative attention.

Also, for a month now I have noticed when I pull up to a stop and take off there is a squeal from underneath my jeep. It only does it at low RPMS and only on take off from a stop. I can't tell if it is coming from the tranny, bearings, front diff. Have any of you experienced this? It almost sounds like a lower pitched belt squeal, but its not coming from the engine bay.

XxpeditionxJ · 03-17-2008, 08:59 PM

Anyone......

89warwagon · 03-17-2008, 10:55 PM

my R.E leaves are noisey aswell.
My solution is going to be to jack the rear end up and let the axle hang so the leaf is unloaded which will allow easy access in between the leaves.Break out the grease gun with needle tip and grease the leaves and the pads..... or sliders as some call them.

XxpeditionxJ · 03-20-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 89warwagon

my R.E leaves are noisey aswell.
My solution is going to be to jack the rear end up and let the axle hang so the leaf is unloaded which will allow easy access in between the leaves.Break out the grease gun with needle tip and grease the leaves and the pads..... or sliders as some call them.

Thanks. I will try that. I will have it jacked up inmy garage anyway for other work that needs to be done. I am riding my motorcycle right now, so I can take my time.

DO any of you know of the axle/ whatever noise this is in my front end?

03-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
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