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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Just installed new stock shackles and all went well. But when I drive the shackles make noise like the bushing is dry and it squeaks. And ideas?...I tightened them when the truck was on jack stands then dropped the truck
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Some shackles are greasable. Also u should have tightened them when u were on the ground.
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Originally Posted by buix893
Just installed new stock shackles and all went well. But when I drive the shackles make noise like the bushing is dry and it squeaks. And ideas?...I tightened them when the truck was on jack stands then dropped the truck
Go loosen all 4 bolts then tighten them back up. (Without lifting the Jeep)
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Go loosen all 4 bolts then tighten them back up. (Without lifting the Jeep)
X2. They need to be tightened on the ground with full weight on them.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Thanks guys...so ima loosen then tighten while on the ground...hope that solves the squeaks
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Got the shackles in and re-tightened them as was said with the truck on ground and it still squeaks a bit. Could they be to tight or should I spray them with a silicon spray?
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Anyone???...the squeaking is gonna drive me ape....lol
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just try squirting wd40 on em, see if that helps
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Tried it...no dice...lithium spray maybe...never had this happen on my other xj
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Try that. Can you tighten em anymore?!
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Would tightening make them worse?...I'll try and see what works
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Originally Posted by Rezsdg4fsa
lol

Thanks for your post.
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Reported will be taken care of.
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