Stop The Noise!

[Maddog]

I agree. Just Lube the springs periodically and crank your stereo.

Dog

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by ChuckH
Eek! My truck is getting noisier. Seems to only be the left side. I'm guessing the noise has something to do with adding the AAL's last week, but I'm not sure. While looking under there, it appears that the shock on that side may have a bad seal, but I don't think that's the noise I hear. It's really loud and embarrassing creaking sound though. I just hope it's not soemthing more serious like a U bolt that may give up on the trail next weekend!

Have you and Schlud (or someone else) looked at it really good yet? It may be a loose U bolt, it may just be the spring pack ... either way, good luck brother, let us know what happens.

[ned946]

Originally posted by Philosopher

Personally I'm just living with it and lubricating them every so often. .

I've thought about lube, but won't that just make things worse? It seems like all the dust would just stick better on the first outing. I agree that it would be a bit of work to get the leaf teflon (or whatever) placed, but wouldn't the increased functionality of the suspension make it worth while?

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by ned946


I've thought about lube, but won't that just make things worse? It seems like all the dust would just stick better on the first outing. I agree that it would be a bit of work to get the leaf teflon (or whatever) placed, but wouldn't the increased functionality of the suspension make it worth while?

I haven't noticed that it makes things worse at all, it just helps to stop the creaking for a while.

What "increased functionality"? The spring pack may not creak as much but you're not making the leafs more "functional" in any way.

I personally just don't see the point in putting more work than is neccesary into the stock spring pack. It's going to sag sooner or later, you may as well work it as best you can for now and then just get a new spring pack when it's trashed. (Remember I've already had my spring pack replaced once under warranty, then I added the 2" shackles, then I added AAL's. My spring pack is good for quite a while.)

[Maddog]

Are you running the 2" SLR Shackles and the AALs? I still have my SLR Shackles on, care to comment on how they compare to the AALs? I've heard about the shackles killing spring packs, but haven't noticed it on my truck.


Dog

[Schludwiller]

I went back to the stock shackles from my 2" SLR's when installing the AAL's. The leafs are back to their original position that they had with the shackles and steel rear bumper/tire carrier. The difference being that the spring arc has returned and thus better suspension response.

I would suggest trying the AAL's with stock shackles first. Then later you can always put on the 2" shackles before your springs meet their fate.

[Maddog]

Thanks Schlud, looks like an option I may pursure in the near future.


Dog

[ned946]

Originally posted by Philosopher


What "increased functionality"?

I assume that decreased friction (leaves slide more easily against one another) equals "increased functionality".

Yes, new spring pack will be on order, but IN order (ie - not now ($)).

[Mobycat]

Originally posted by Maddog
Are you running the 2" SLR Shackles and the AALs? I still have my SLR Shackles on, care to comment on how they compare to the AALs? I've heard about the shackles killing spring packs, but haven't noticed it on my truck.


Dog

You will have to take a look at mine sometime. Sagging a LOT with just the shackles. Need AAL's soon.

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by ned946


I assume that decreased friction (leaves slide more easily against one another) equals "increased functionality".

Yes, new spring pack will be on order, but IN order (ie - not now ($)).

I really doubt that sliding something between each leaf to quiet them gives you anything more than a quieter ride.

I'm with you on the money thing - I'm not worried about it for quite a while.

[ned946]

Originally posted by Philosopher


I really doubt that sliding something between each leaf to quiet them gives you anything more than a quieter ride.

I dunno.
Just an FYI (man I hate that phrase, please forgive me) but if you didn't see the earlier scan of the article regarding this material, the story was for increased suspension movement, not noise. They listed noise reduction as the "added benefit". It would be interesting if someone has the knowhow and time available to try it out (if ya do, please post your findings!).