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11-12-2002, 07:57 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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sqeaky bushings
What is the best way to stop sqeaky leaf spring bushings? Is there any chemical/spray/lube to quiet them down?
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11-12-2002, 08:21 PM
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You get what you pay for
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
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Jeff,
I'm guessing you are talking about urethane bushings, right? If so, use some silicone grease on them. This will stop the squeaks and last for a fairly long time.
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11-12-2002, 10:29 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I am ashamed to admit it, but the squeaks are coming from my 99 (gulp) Ranger 2WD. It started happening about 2-3 weeks ago..figured it was the shocks (70,000 miles) so I replaced all four...still squeaks!!!
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11-13-2002, 12:51 AM
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You get what you pay for
Join Date: Dec 1999
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Hmmm.... I could say something, but I won't.
 Well, yes I will. What in the world are you doing driving a Ford?  : I bet Yeller won't love you anymore.  Don't know jack about ferds. Have you tried spraying anything in there to see if it helps? These being rubber, I don't know.
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11-14-2002, 02:44 AM
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Gentleman Jim Driver
Join Date: Nov 2002
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In order to stop the squeaks on the Rang** I would stuff a rag in the gas tank, fire up your Oxy Acetylene torch, light the rag and run away. Guaranteed not to squeak any more and taking care of a pesky pest problem at the same time.
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11-14-2002, 04:28 PM
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F.O.R.D.
Squeek Snot works.
Hunk of tin, piece of board, put them together you got a FORD! Friends don't let Friends drive Fords! |
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11-14-2002, 05:17 PM
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Trucker.
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11-14-2002, 06:31 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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fords
hey guys i have a 1999 Ford ranger too and its a great truck. She has 58K on it and all ive ever had to do on it was change the oil and filter and a couple of sets of brake pads, and like all my trucks it gets the hell beat out of it regularly. Anywho i have the same problem with the front rubber bushings and ive been told if i spray them with WD40 or silicone spray it will help the noise and not hurt the bushings . if you hear anything else let me know
 
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11-14-2002, 06:36 PM
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Trucker.
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Personally I'd use graphite empregnated lithium grease spray and hit all bushings heavily. :read:
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11-19-2002, 02:24 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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5/8...
thanks for telling me about that web site!! Although no one could help with the squeaky bushing problem I got help with my "phantom wiper" question. Alot of Rangers have bad multi-function switches and they cause the wipers to go on by themselves every now and again. I went to the dealer and purchased a new switch and put it in...problem solved!!!! As far as the bushings go...I washed the truck yesterday (first time in a few months) and they no longer squeak..woo hoo! -Jeff |
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11-19-2002, 03:19 PM
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thats enough about the ford, hows your truck coming along? Any new pictures for us?
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11-19-2002, 11:36 PM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Thanks for caring Eddie, that makes me feel pretty good!
Actually, since I had the firewall/cargo light shaved and smoothed I have not touched the truck. It is getting cold out and I have no heater in the garage. Usually during winter I save my arse off and buy lots of stuff...that was when spring gets here I have lots to do! This winter I am going to get all my Ultra Light gauges, Painless wiring kit, cab/body mount set, build MY console, and get some of the last remaining pieces to get the truck running. On top of all that I am curently trying to finish off my basement before X-mas, get the yard in shape (raking, fertilizing, etc...), and saving $$ for my wedding which is supposed to be next fall! Needless to say...I have alot goin on! -Jeff |
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