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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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is it normal for a lift to make noises while its breaking in
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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If your lift used polyurethane bushings, they tend to squeak a bit. I would also double check the torque on all the hardware, and make sure nothing is rubbing.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Well its more noticeable on the leafs
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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grease them
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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What kind of lift? I replaced my leaf bushings with poly bushings and they squeaked like crazy for awhile.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Rc w aal and two in spacer and shackles
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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What kinda grease
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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I noticed some squeaking for about a week after i put AALs on mine, figured it was just settling. Noise went away after i put some miles on it.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:36 AM
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If the stock pads were bad in the leafs, they could chatter just a bit, almost like a creaking.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 98Plum Crazy
If the stock pads were bad in the leafs, they could chatter just a bit, almost like a creaking.
best way to lube leafs is to jack up from body so rear end hangs from its own weight. spray pb blaster all over leafs. let sit then wipe off excess. done this several times on different vehicles even with stock springs. good luck to you.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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If you did it yourself, did you grease everything during install? If a shop did it, take it to them.
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