Thanks for the tip Paul.
dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net schrieb am 10.11.03 23:30:22:
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>
> Hi Stebel
> At the tip end of each leaf is a plastic bushing/insert. This is the
> point at which each leaf contacts the one above it to support the vehicle.
> Typically these last about 100k mi, but will deteriorate faster if you frequently
> carry a lot of cargo load and/or a hefty trailer tongue weight.
> MoPar carries replacement inserts, I think it is the same for each leaf
> and side. Jack the vehicle from the body so that once the rear axle is off
> the ground both springs are fully extended downward, this should give you
> access to replace each insert. If not, then you can, with the truck in this
> position, open the spring clamp which will definitely free up the leaves.
> Never use lubricant on semi eliptical spring leaves to cure squeeking.
> If they're squeeking then something is wrong and grease in any form only adds
> another problem as it turns the spring into a grease junkie demanding another
> "fix" of grease every 100 mi or so. If you've used a lot of grease to cure
> your problem recently then before instering the new inserts I'd try and wipe
> each leaf as clean as you can
>
> Paul Sahlin
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