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Old 10-07-2005, 12:47 PM
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I have the same squeaking noise on my sut. I have 17,000 miles and only noticed the squeak in the last 500.
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Glad you got that fixed, Pete!

Now you got me concerned about my zerk count. How many with the one you added?
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My fathers truck was doing that...I asked if it needed some lube in the joints...but they replaced the ball joint. Have you put lube in any areas? (on your truck that is) *smart ass*
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Daveh2 - I have the same front end creak. Supposedly it's one of three things.

- front skid plate not tight enough
- crossmember bolts not tight enough
- A-arm bolts not tight enough.

I've tightened the skid plate and the crossmember but it still does it. This weekend I'll try the A-arms. I did notice that it would stop creaking for a while after a water crossing so something likes being "lubed".
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All of the creaks and clunks were fixed today by the dealer. I will be posting all that was done when I recieve the write up in a few days. I had to run out and they offered to mail it to me. The list is long believe me. In short, my H2 feels just as tight as the day I picked it up. Stay tuned!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dan:
Daveh2 - I have the same front end creak. Supposedly it's one of three things.

- front skid plate not tight enough
- crossmember bolts not tight enough
- A-arm bolts not tight enough.

I've tightened the skid plate and the crossmember but it still does it. This weekend I'll try the A-arms. I did notice that it would stop creaking for a while after a water crossing so something likes being "lubed". </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Mine does the same thing as well. During the rain it stops. It (the creak) returns within 20 minutes of dry weather driving. I am going to creak over to my dealer and take the service writer for a cruise. Based on the other good folks that responded that it may be fruitless to get under and start tightening the cross member bolts and skidplate. But knowing me I will most likely be under it tomorrow doing just that. It will bother the crap out of me if I don't make a run at it. I'll keep everyone posted!! "Dan and AmericanPatriot" You guys Rule!
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I have the creak too. I turn up the radio.
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If I go back out there tonight and find another one where you say it might be, I'm going to shoot myself in the head. I'll do my best to find all 11.

I have been to every auto parts store and hardware store in my area and have yet to find a decent kit for the grease gun. I'll go to Harbor Freight and/or Northern Tool tomorrow.

As always, thanks for all of your help, Rod!
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I was pretty positive it was a steering component too, but when you turn the wheel it flexes the front end just enough to make the skid plate creak. Take it off & try it!

Mine is creaking again.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
If you grease all fittings you'll have to remove the skid plate anyway. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

So when my mechanic (not the dealer) told me he'd lubed every joint, that mofo was lying. Nice.

Thanks for the info, Rod.
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A list of places around my 'hood that DON'T have the phucking grease gun fitting kit that Rod posted about:

AutoZone
PepBoys
O'Reilly Auto
Lowes
Home Depot
Sears Hardware
Harbor Freight
Northern Tool

Can you imagine how pissed off I am after going to each of these stores and coming up with NOTHING!!!

I'm going to take the truck in to my mechanic tonight and just have him grease it while I have the skidplate still off.

In the meantime, I ordered the fitting kit from Harbor Freight online, and with no option for express delivery, it won't get here for 10 days.
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Good luck buddy!

I know you're in good hands with rodster! Sounds like he must live under that SUT of his!
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I'm getting a low-pitched squeaking noise when I turn in either direction. The steering fluid is at the right level, and it doesn't sound like what I know a steering pump to sound like when it's low on fluid or going out. Any ideas?
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WD-40 will not last too long, as you know. Is there anyway you can get a heavy oil or grease in there? Was there any rubber bushings that looked popped or cracked?
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I am experiencing a whining/groaning noise when i turn ans accelerate beyong idle while turning through about 2500 rpm. After that it stops. In park I can recreate when i rev up to 2000 rpm and cycle the steerinf left to right. The dealer has replaced the power steering pump as well as updated the steering box with a new valve that was called for in a technical service bulletin. The fluid if full by the way. The dealer says "Hey its a big truck with big tires" They have given up. Also I have an annoying creek that will not go away when the suspension travels during a turn. Like a creak on the a-arms.
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Alright, I fixed the creak this weekend. It was the skid plate. I took it off & checked the a-arm bolts which were tight. Went for a quick ride without the skid plate an and no creak!

I put some anti-sieze lubricant on top around the bolt holes where it mounts, and some on the bolt washer. Reinstalled the plate and tightened the bolts extra tight. No creak!

My skid plate was a b!tch to get back on. It has a few dents in it which apparently messed with the hole alignment.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
You sure about that? There's at least one zerk that's nearly impossible to see unless you look through the right front tow loop hole in the bumper. It's to the right of the loop and 6 or so inches aft. With the Fabtech kit on you should have 11 zerks in front. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am 95% sure that I found the source of the squeak (the WD40 quietened it), and 100% sure that there is no zerk at that one point. However, I did leave the skidplate off just in case someone came along today offering useful advice. LOL...thanks Rod! I'll be going back under it tonight and look for those 11 zerks. I ran out of grease after about the 8th one. But I am still 100% certain that what I think is the culprit has no zerk.

VT, what you have suggested has me thinking a trip to the dealer is in order.

Thanks guys!
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