A squeaking noise!
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A squeaking noise!
Today I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my truck somewhere. It is not variable with the speed, and I don't think it's the leaf springs or suspension stuff because it didn't seem to vary at all with hitting bumps.
I haven't poked around at all, because other than suspension stuff I don't really know what to look at or for. I'm not too concerned, but to be honest it's just really annoying with the windows open! Any suggestions?
I haven't poked around at all, because other than suspension stuff I don't really know what to look at or for. I'm not too concerned, but to be honest it's just really annoying with the windows open! Any suggestions?
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RE: A squeaking noise!
either the axle bearings or the U-joints between the driveshaft and the differential. Have you been flooring it lately? cuz that wears out the U-joints. Either that, or time wore it out.
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RE: A squeaking noise!
I haven't floored it lately. The only time I ever get into it at all is merging onto the highway. The truck has 53000ish miles on it, is it normal for the mileage? Is there a way I can visually tell? This is my first RWD vehicle, so I'm not too too familiar with all the components back there.
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well im not sure if it's physically visable. I had worn U-joints, but i didnt know that was the problem til i needed my rear brakes refinished. I asked for an axle inspection as well. Can yoiu give a little more detail on how and when it squeeks? I remember wen mine squeeked...it wld only squeek at a certain point of rotation, and I also noticed wen i shift from reverse to drive, sometime my axle would jolt into place. I would be like wtf cuz it made a snapping sound.
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RE: A squeaking noise!
No snapping for me. It was pretty constant while driving. No special event made it appear other than being in motion. It did not vary with bumps in the road or speed. I'll see if I can notice when it happens today.
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i get a squeaking nosie from the rear too time to time.... my problem is on my left rear leaf spring... around the clamp on the leafs... the rubber isolator bushing is comming out... all thats used for is to prevent squeaks.. check it out... i got around 52000 on mine,... maybe a similar problem
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RE: A squeaking noise!
ORIGINAL: Rakaric
well im not sure if it's physically visable. I had worn U-joints, but i didnt know that was the problem til i needed my rear brakes refinished. I asked for an axle inspection as well. Can yoiu give a little more detail on how and when it squeeks? I remember wen mine squeeked...it wld only squeek at a certain point of rotation, and I also noticed wen i shift from reverse to drive, sometime my axle would jolt into place. I would be like wtf cuz it made a snapping sound.
well im not sure if it's physically visable. I had worn U-joints, but i didnt know that was the problem til i needed my rear brakes refinished. I asked for an axle inspection as well. Can yoiu give a little more detail on how and when it squeeks? I remember wen mine squeeked...it wld only squeek at a certain point of rotation, and I also noticed wen i shift from reverse to drive, sometime my axle would jolt into place. I would be like wtf cuz it made a snapping sound.
Anyway, I *have* noticed that I can feel the axle jolt into place when I shift into D or R. Does that mean it's the U joint? Also, I did some searching and u joints seem to be around $12 at AutoZone, is that the right part? I need to buy a shop manual for this truck...
