SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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I installed new leaf springs and as you can surmise by the Subject Line - I'm experiencing squeaky noises. Bumps, backing, turning, etc... To drowned out the leaf spring squeaky noises, I've thought of putting two styrofoam coolers in the back seat and let them rub together - at least I KNOW how to fix THAT noise. Any suggestions on how to fix?
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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Did you change the hangers too?
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...&PHPSESSID=
No, I did not change the hangers. This is on my 72 Imperial. I bought new springs from Spring's N' Things - and just swapped them out. THANKS for the link! I'll get up under there and check for any fresh metal-to-metal marks.
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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12/21/14 01:59 AM
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I think on mind I sprayed around under there with some silicon lube.
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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Besides the bushings, excess U bolt torque can cause squeaks. Had that problem myself after assembling MP XHD springs.
Required torque is pretty low, 45 ft lb from memory. Too much will bind up the spring and case squeaks. Loosen and re-torque fixed mine.
Thanks AHY - I had no idea. And coincidently, the guys around the garage call me "Ted Torque" because I'm always pushing that ratchet like nobodies business when I'm tightening things up. This could very easily be a contributing factor to my squeaking! Thanks!
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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12/21/14 09:26 PM
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Speaking of the Mopar leaf springs, I have some of the OE plastic tip pads (with the shorty barrel clips), as well as some of the leaf spring bands with clear zinc finish. I used to supply & produce these bands to Year One for years - just quit doing these for them about a year ago. PM me if you need any of these parts.
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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I started driving the car again; ha ha! A little 5 year pause. Still squeaking! Anyone learn anything since then??
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Re: SQUEAK.SQUEAK.SQUEAK. New Leaf Springs...
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Someone else that uses JB80 penetrating spray. I have been using JB80 in my shop for over 20 years. Best stuff that I have found for rusted bolts, rusted bleeders, anything rusted fast, squeaky and sticking parts. Not cheap , but it works great.
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