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Where in the crap is this squeek coming from?

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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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No rear yet... :(
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 04:09 AM
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feed the hamsters.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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...anywho....


Does it change frequency with speed? if you slow down or speed up does it change how much it squeeks?

does it squeek on bumps or is it constant?

have you greased your suspension lately?


stupid squeeks will drive you NUTS. my daughters car seat squeeks & rattles like crazy, i cant wait until i no longer need it for her.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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i had a squeak that bugged the shit out of me for weeks, i greased everything that could be greased and no luck. yesterday i replaced my rear brake pads and its completely gone.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st timer

I feel pretty dumb, but that's a good idea
I fixed a similar squeak by adjusting the tailgate latch and striker very slightly. You need a torx bit for your socket wrench. Basically you adjust the nylon striker ramp a tiny bit higher, and the latch loop a tiny bit farther out. The net result is that the tailgate closes slightly higher and tighter on the left (latch) side.
Use small adjustments!
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
...anywho....

Does it change frequency with speed? if you slow down or speed up does it change how much it squeeks?

does it squeek on bumps or is it constant?

have you greased your suspension lately?

stupid squeeks will drive you NUTS. my daughters car seat squeeks & rattles like crazy, i cant wait until i no longer need it for her.
Yes, it does seem to get louder and more frequent as I speed up. Dumb question, but all do I need to grease?
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Noticed you have a spacer lift. I had a squeak due to my spacer lift coming from the upper bolt of the rear shock extension. The aftermarket bolt was a little to long and touching the bottom of the tub. Added a few washers and it went away. The important thing was that I would not have figured it out had I not removed the rear seat and had someone ride in the back to pinpoint it's local.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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My lower shock mounts in the rear squeek from time to time...no idea what causes it to start---or go away. Not worryin about it cuz i'm changin shocks soon...miss my bilsteins!

-Adam
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