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65-72 chevytoys · 10-31-2010, 05:05 PM

I have a 2004 Silverado 1500 LS that the chassis or suspension is squeaking that I need to lubricate I have two questions. Does anyone know how many grease fittings are on this model of truck? Second, I have some lithum grease at home that is rated at NLGI 1.5 but the owners manual recommends NLGI #2. Will the multipurpose lithium grease do any damage to my suspenstion components if I use it?

**truckdude239** · 10-31-2010, 08:16 PM

there is about 11-14 fittings dependong in the 2wd or 4wd/ (upper and lower ball joints) tierods idler arm. The most comally missed is the one on top of idler arm

65-72 chevytoys · 11-06-2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks it is a 2wd swb single cab. The only thing is I cant tell if the squeaking is coming from the front or rear of the truck. I don't remeber there being any lube points on the rear or if it is the springs or bushings that are making the noise.

stepside67 · 11-06-2010, 11:25 AM

My 2000 Silverado Reg Cab has squeak from the rear leaf springs. From what I have read this is common. I just spray WD-40 on bracket that wraps arounds leaf springs. This bracket is on the front side of the springs midway between the axle and front hangers. This will last for a few months and it will come back.

10-31-2010, 05:05 PM	#1
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Squeak in the chassis or suspension I have a 2004 Silverado 1500 LS that the chassis or suspension is squeaking that I need to lubricate I have two questions. Does anyone know how many grease fittings are on this model of truck? Second, I have some lithum grease at home that is rated at NLGI 1.5 but the owners manual recommends NLGI #2. Will the multipurpose lithium grease do any damage to my suspenstion components if I use it? __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

11-06-2010, 10:47 AM	#3
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Squeak in the chassis or suspension Thanks it is a 2wd swb single cab. The only thing is I cant tell if the squeaking is coming from the front or rear of the truck. I don't remeber there being any lube points on the rear or if it is the springs or bushings that are making the noise. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer Last edited by 65-72 chevytoys; 11-06-2010 at 10:50 AM.

11-06-2010, 11:25 AM	#4
stepside67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cypress,Tx Posts: 63	Re: Squeak in the chassis or suspension My 2000 Silverado Reg Cab has squeak from the rear leaf springs. From what I have read this is common. I just spray WD-40 on bracket that wraps arounds leaf springs. This bracket is on the front side of the springs midway between the axle and front hangers. This will last for a few months and it will come back. __________________ Stepside67 2016 Silverado LTZ Crew Cab 2001 Suburban 2000 Sportside Reg Cab 4.8 (Stolen) 1967 SWB Stepside Project

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10-31-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Squeak in the chassis or suspension there is about 11-14 fittings dependong in the 2wd or 4wd/ (upper and lower ball joints) tierods idler arm. The most comally missed is the one on top of idler arm __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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