1979 squeeky spring
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morgantown,WV USA
1979 squeeky spring
All,
I have a rear suspension squeek that is driving me nuts. After having my son help me find it I think its the spring itself. I can hold onto the spring and "feel" it. It sounds as if its coming from the center of the spring (near the rear diff.
Any thoughts on what to do? I tried spraying oil between the leafs but no workie..
Dan
I have a rear suspension squeek that is driving me nuts. After having my son help me find it I think its the spring itself. I can hold onto the spring and "feel" it. It sounds as if its coming from the center of the spring (near the rear diff.
Any thoughts on what to do? I tried spraying oil between the leafs but no workie..
Dan
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
Dan... I have the same problem with my 79 L-82 about once a year. I usually solve the problem by putting the rear of the vehicle on jack stands and spray it heavily with penetrating oil and let it set over night. This has always eliminated my rear spring squeak. "Go Mountaineers".
Ken
Ken
