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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 08:16 PM
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i recently installed a 2" leveling kit on the front of my 2020 xlt 4x4 with 27k miles. it had no squeaks before the install. i had an alignment performed after the install and did not hear the sweak at first but after a few weeks it started. i double checked all the bolts/nuts i touched for the install but all seem tight still. could it be bushing? anyone else had this issue?
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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Lower shock bushing or lower control arm bushing (if those were removed). They need to be tightened with the truck at ride height and not when the suspension is at full droop while up in the air, otherwise the bushings are put in a bind and can make noise.
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 09:25 AM
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[QUOTE=allinon72;7654910]Lower shock bushing or lower control arm bushing (if those were removed). They need to be tightened with the truck at ride height and not when the suspension is at full droop while up in the air, otherwise the bushings are put in a bind and can make noise.[/QUOTE

that makes sense, thank you!
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by allinon72
Lower shock bushing or lower control arm bushing (if those were removed). They need to be tightened with the truck at ride height and not when the suspension is at full droop while up in the air, otherwise the bushings are put in a bind and can make noise.

that did it! thanks again!
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