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| Author: | sqliberty [ Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Squeaking Shocks |
Hi every one, looking for some advice here. I have the Rockfather II lift and it came with the Doetch Tech rear shocks. They squeak like crazy and it's making me nuts. I tried WD40 and Silicone, but they still do it. I at first thought they were loose, but all the bolts appear to be tight. I can only keep the radio volume cranked up for so long to drown it out. Please Help!! Thanks!! |
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| Author: | FL RENNY [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:16 am ] |
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I've got the same shocks and have posted about the SAME problem. It's quite annoying I know, but I just take a little (maybe a lot ha) of WD-40 to every single nook and cranny where the shock mounts to the Jeep........drive it around for a bout 5 minutes and the squeek goes away. I've had to do this twice, and I've had my lift for about 5,000 miles........if WD-40 hasn't worked then I don't really have an answer for you sorry. But at least you know you are not alone!! 
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| Author: | blackjeep [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:26 am ] |
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try to find some white lithium grease. comes in a spray can, works well for everything i've used it on and lasts longer than wd40 http://www.performancelubricant.dupont. ... thium.html |
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| Author: | snowsport [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:58 am ] |
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I have posted about this topic also: the DT8000s in my Rockfather ll were getting noisy so I swapped them out for Ranchos after 1 1/2 years. So far, so good. |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:23 am ] |
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On a related note, I have a 2005 Renegade (stock suspension) that makes noise when it articulates now. It's not really a squeek, but sounds EXACTLY like when I compress the front shock on my mountain bike. I notice it when I go over speed tables (long speed bumps) or when I start up a garage ramp or in/out of a parking lot, really any time the road pitch changes drastically and the front suspension compresses. I suppose I would notice it offroad, too, but there's a lot of other noise offroad. Is there something I should be greasing under there? |
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| Author: | sqliberty [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:50 pm ] |
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Thanks everyone, i will try these things and repost with the results |
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:43 pm ] |
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Se7enLC wrote: Is there something I should be greasing under there?
To me, that sounds like your sway bar bushings. |
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| Author: | sqliberty [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:11 pm ] |
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I soaked the shock mounts with WD40 and drove it around a bit and for now it is quiet 
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:51 pm ] |
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Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Is there something I should be greasing under there? To me, that sounds like your sway bar bushings. Suggestions for what I should use to lube that puppy up? |
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:50 pm ] |
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Se7enLC wrote: Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Is there something I should be greasing under there? To me, that sounds like your sway bar bushings. Suggestions for what I should use to lube that puppy up? Any grease that is not oil based, like lithium grease. |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:43 pm ] |
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Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Is there something I should be greasing under there? To me, that sounds like your sway bar bushings. Suggestions for what I should use to lube that puppy up? Any grease that is not oil based, like lithium grease. Sounds good! Pixeldzn suggested silicon spray, which I happen to have a bottle of already, so I'll give that a try first. Thanks |
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:54 pm ] |
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Se7enLC wrote: Sounds good! Pixeldzn suggested silicon spray, which I happen to have a bottle of already, so I'll give that a try first. Thanks
Silicon spray will work, but not for as long as Lithium grease. |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:26 pm ] |
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Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Sounds good! Pixeldzn suggested silicon spray, which I happen to have a bottle of already, so I'll give that a try first. Thanks Silicon spray will work, but not for as long as Lithium grease. Actually, here's an interesting question: What is included in a Lube, Oil, and Filter change? Obviously the oil (and air?) filters, and a few new quarts of oil. But whcih parts actually get lubricated? |
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| Author: | blackjeep [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:52 pm ] |
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depends if yer taking it to a dealership or not if you are then the first thing you lube is your rear end |
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:23 pm ] |
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Se7enLC wrote: But whcih parts actually get lubricated?
Nothing but your butt...the KJ's do not have any grease points...well unless you have MOOG ones or Al's Upper A-Arms... |
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