A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

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#21

11-02-2007 | 03:48 PM

D VADER

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

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ORIGINAL: buzzwohl

Have yet to receive all the leaf pads. But did replace two of the upper pads on the driver's side without removing theleaf packs. I placed the jack under thefront shackle and lifted the vehicle until the tire was off the ground then used a large screw driver to pry the leafs apart and slid in the new pads inwith a light coat of silicon grease. Did have to trim the edges of the pads button so the new pad buttons could be inserted into the button hole in the spring.Hopefully they will stay in place.squeak free now

Buzz,
Where did you get the teflon pads and how did you trim the button to fit the leaf spring hole?

#22

11-02-2007 | 04:33 PM

mountainbiker

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

Yeah Buzz, where did you get the pads, what size did you use ... tell us all Any photos of your handy work in squeak silencing?

Here are some links to places selling the Skyjacker brand of Teflon wear pads:
http://www.jackit.com/springs/teflon_wrpads.htm
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT3845T4498.aspx

A little light reading on "Leaf Spring Tips" -- sorry about the Jeep flavor to it:
http://books.google.com/books?id=Q2o...sTu-DnGiCJVMyk

#23

11-02-2007 | 06:54 PM

Nick119

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

Is it when you brake? If it is i have the same problem

#24

11-03-2007 | 10:00 AM

D VADER

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

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ORIGINAL: mountainbiker

Yeah Buzz, where did you get the pads, what size did you use ... tell us all Any photos of your handy work in squeak silencing?

Here are some links to places selling the Skyjacker brand of Teflon wear pads:
http://www.jackit.com/springs/teflon_wrpads.htm
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT3845T4498.aspx

A little light reading on "Leaf Spring Tips" -- sorry about the Jeep flavor to it:
http://books.google.com/books?id=Q2o...sTu-DnGiCJVMyk

I've been to those websights but not sure what I need. I guess Buzz doesn't want to share?

#25

11-03-2007 | 02:21 PM

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

One thing about spring packs, and this is important, is they have to be torqued down TIGHT! If they are the least bit loose they'll squeak and grind, especially if the nylon or teflon bushings between the springs are worn.or there's no bushings at all in between. Start by putting a good impact wrench on the spring hangers and torque them down tight.

#26

11-03-2007 | 02:44 PM

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RE: A H3X with Squeaks and Moans!!

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ORIGINAL: RealJeep
Start by putting a good impact wrench on the spring hangers and torque them down tight.

REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECS*

Code:

 Leaf Spring to Front Bracket Nut          125 N-m 	92 lb ft
 Leaf Spring U-Bolt Nuts                    76 N-m 	56 lb ft
 Spring Shackle to Frame Nut                85 N-m 	63 lb ft
 Spring Shackle to Leaf Spring Nut          85 N-m 	63 lb ft
 Shock Absorber Lower Bolt                  95 N-m 	70 lb ft
 Shock Absorber Upper Bolts                 35 N-m 	26 lb ft
 Stabilizer Bar Lower Link Nut              80 N-m 	59 lb ft
 Stabilizer Bar Upper Link to Frame Nut     80 N-m 	59 lb ft
 Stabilizer Clamp Bolts                     50 N-m 	37 lb ft
 
 *THE AUTHOR TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE THE ACCURACY OF THESE SPECS AT THE TIME OF USE BY A THIRD PARTY.
 
 Courtesy of f5stop