feifel

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Have a 2011 fx4 with a 2" level truck has approx 12k on it and when I hit large bumps I get a sqeek/creek i notice it a lot on the older style f150's does anyone else have this problem or know where to start? I checked all the bolts and everything is tight. It sounds like something in the front end but I'm not sure

SouthernSteel

Try checkin the ball joints and tie rod ends. Those are the only components in the front end that will squeak or make a creekin sound. I know you've got a brand new truck pretty much but those leveling kits will kill a front end in a heart beat.

02themax

Check the plastic on the strut. Lube it up where it contacts the strut, worked for me.

feifel

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Thanks I appreciate the input the front end components look good what did you use to lube the plastic piece on the strut?

02themax

Sorry for my late response, I used some some thick chain grease.

feifel

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I have traced it down to the leaf springs in therear has anyone had this

Regular Cab

Since you have traced it to the rear springs,it's those spring pads between the top 2 leaves that's makeing the noise. WHATEVER YOU DO,DON"T LUBE THEM!!!!! that will make it way worse! Go to a car wash,and spray front and rear of both sides,if that doesn't take care of it,go to your dealer and get them replaced.

FulTilt429

There is actually a dealer bulletin on those... they swap out the pads with updated ones and apply grease

feifel

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Any idea on a tsb # I told the advisor and tech about it when it was in Tuesday and their response was told that it is a truck it's going to make noise

Regular Cab

ALMOST correct. There is a special service message 22281 that says to clean the pads,and if that doesn't cure it to replace the pads. DO NOT GREASE THEM!!! That will only make a squeak into a very loud squeak.And they are not redesigned.