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lofat · 11-25-2003, 02:59 AM

i hear it over my exhaust when i am rolling slow.

is this where a chasis lube comes in to play?

forgive the greenhorn question, but of all my rides i have never had to deal with curing a squeek.

cheers

Russell · 11-25-2003, 04:22 AM

Could be your speedo cable, mine makes a horrible racket at most all speeds until it warms up...

lofat · 11-25-2003, 01:11 PM

hmmm, i was thinking the suspension, but what do i know.

all i do know is that i sound more like farmer bob than i feel comfortable with.

hopefully getting my dual exhaust done tomorrow, i'll ask then as well.

thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-25-2003, 02:13 PM

the things that come to mind are squeaking bushing in the control arms ( upper and lower) you can usually lubricate them to eliminate the squeak, a bad bearing on the driveshaft ( the one that bolts to the crossmember) the brake pads being worn so the wear indicator is scraping although thats more of a squeal that disappears when you apply the brake a bad coil spring seat that has some metal on metal or even a bad shock bushing ( replace shocks therye cheap enough) you have someone push up and down on the vehicle while you stick your nose around to try to isolate it

Jim Molloy · 11-25-2003, 04:51 PM

I'll second that squeaky speedo . Thought my front wheel
bearings were going bad.

With my bad hearing and no carpet ,this truck is like a tin can.
Hard to pinpoint noises.

Unhooked my speedo cable and the squeak is gone !

A day or two later .....man , seems like its been a long time
for that mileage to increase..... as my gas gauge doesn't work.

OH !!

Cooter_01 · 11-25-2003, 07:48 PM

u joints

apstguy · 11-25-2003, 10:44 PM

My speedo cable used to jump around and squeak and make noise when it was cold. Took it out and lubed it with lithium grease and hasn't happened since.

lofat · 11-25-2003, 11:37 PM

thanks for the responses. given me several good ideas on places to check.
i thought it sounded like spring squeek, but i dunno. i'll check it all.

i know when i would go to the mechanic they would always offer a chassis lube. i guess i was hoping for a quick fix heh

apstguy · 11-26-2003, 12:21 AM

Could also be a bad body mount. I'm having problems with one now.

11-25-2003, 02:59 AM	#1
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	squeeky ride i hear it over my exhaust when i am rolling slow. is this where a chasis lube comes in to play? forgive the greenhorn question, but of all my rides i have never had to deal with curing a squeek. cheers __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

11-25-2003, 04:22 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Could be your speedo cable, mine makes a horrible racket at most all speeds until it warms up... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-25-2003, 01:11 PM	#3
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	hmmm, i was thinking the suspension, but what do i know. all i do know is that i sound more like farmer bob than i feel comfortable with. hopefully getting my dual exhaust done tomorrow, i'll ask then as well. thanks. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

11-25-2003, 02:13 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	the things that come to mind are squeaking bushing in the control arms ( upper and lower) you can usually lubricate them to eliminate the squeak, a bad bearing on the driveshaft ( the one that bolts to the crossmember) the brake pads being worn so the wear indicator is scraping although thats more of a squeal that disappears when you apply the brake a bad coil spring seat that has some metal on metal or even a bad shock bushing ( replace shocks therye cheap enough) you have someone push up and down on the vehicle while you stick your nose around to try to isolate it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-25-2003, 04:51 PM	#5
Jim Molloy Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Albany,OR Posts: 49	I'll second that squeaky speedo . Thought my front wheel bearings were going bad. With my bad hearing and no carpet ,this truck is like a tin can. Hard to pinpoint noises. Unhooked my speedo cable and the squeak is gone ! A day or two later .....man , seems like its been a long time for that mileage to increase..... as my gas gauge doesn't work. OH !! __________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside 250-6,auto. 1981 Suzuki 850 70's Chopper,Springer,hardtail,750 Suzuki engine '84 Stang-wife's

11-25-2003, 07:48 PM	#6
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	u joints __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

11-25-2003, 10:44 PM	#7
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	My speedo cable used to jump around and squeak and make noise when it was cold. Took it out and lubed it with lithium grease and hasn't happened since. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

11-25-2003, 11:37 PM	#8
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	thanks for the responses. given me several good ideas on places to check. i thought it sounded like spring squeek, but i dunno. i'll check it all. i know when i would go to the mechanic they would always offer a chassis lube. i guess i was hoping for a quick fix heh __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

11-26-2003, 12:21 AM	#9
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Could also be a bad body mount. I'm having problems with one now. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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