I have a 2012 F150 XLT that only has 9500 miles on it.

One month ago, I installed slightly larger tires (275/65/18) and also a 2in leveling kit.

Everything was fine up until 3 days ago when I started to notice a squeaking sound from the front driverside. I only notice it when I get in and out of the truck. I cannot hear it when Im driving- although Im sure its there. The sound only happens when you push down on the front end. The front passenger side is quiet and does not make the same sound- only the front driver side.

I cant figure out what's causing this sound. Any ideas??

Here is a video of the sound I'm referring to.....

http://youtu.be/Bhbd8AjJETs

http://youtu.be/Bhbd8AjJETs

 

I'm not very "truck smart" when it comes to issues like this, but maybe just try reinstalling the block on the driver's side and see if it goes away? I'm sure you have already thought of this but just in case.

 

Most likely it is a bushing your hearing. My guess would be sway bar or end links. Get some rattle can spray grease and start spraying those areas first.

 

Well I think I found something....look at the two pictures below, showing the springs on the driver side(where squeaking noise is coming from) and the passenger side(no noise).

The driver & passenger side pics look different, don't they??? The passenger side has a rubber piece that is missing on the driver side?!?! What is that piece? Is it the spring isolator? Did it just fall off lol?

Also, another concern is that if you look very closely, you can see that this rubber piece on the passenger side looks crooked/bulging and has a crack on it.

Suggestions or thoughts please???

This truck is basically brand new...so did the mechanic just do a sh*tty job when he installed my evening kit sat month?

 

Yep that rubber damper should be there, heres mine lift goes in Friday. Sorry to hear you had troubles I'll watch for this on mine as well and now I have pics of before.

Passenger side



Driver

 

My truck did the exact same thing. Its the shock "boot" rubbing on the housing of the shock (best that i can explain it.) I had to trim the plastic boot with a razor blade which is no easy task because of the springs. I trimmed it just enough so it stopped.. Hope this helps you out

 

Any update on your problem? I had my Rancho lift installed about 3 weeks ago and just noticed this week the same problem on the passenger side. I narrowed it to this shock boot or dust shield or whatever you want to call it. I can even get it to change pitch by pressing on it or even make it quit squeaking sometimes. It is easy to replicate by simply rocking the truck. I am considering getting some WD-40 Water Resistant Silicone lubricant to spray in between the plastic boot and shock body. Just curious what else anyone has done bc this is really annoying.

 

Bump for lunch/afternoon crowd. Hoping more people have had and resolved this issue.

 

Like the majority of everyone else's saying it's more than likely the fact the rubber is gone. Also I wouldn't add grease or anything to rubber as in my experience with my classic cougar it will cause it to dry out and break apart faster. I personally would suggest replacing at least the rubber piece on the driver side and keep an eye on the passenger side.. as long as its got some play in it and doesn't feel like a rock when applying pressure the rubber itself is still good, but no telling how the areas touching metal are without taking it out and inspecting.

Edit: for joints such as a-arms or something it always pivoting use an automotive grease, cause when the grease goes bad in those it will cause squeaking as well but doesn't usually need replacement often. I know these reply seems very flippy floppy, its all about know what should be greased and what should not. You don't want a spring that hold the while truck up slipping and taking out your fender just like you dont want your steering to only allow straight lines into a very mean object.

 

Mine doesn't have the rubber isolator on either side like in the photos above, but only have the squeak on the passenger side. I know mine is from the plastic dust boot/dust shield/dust tube or whatever you want to call it. It is plastic, not rubber, and rubs on the metal shock body causing the squeak when bouncing or rocking the truck. It does not contact the shock body on the driver side for whatever reason. I also cannot see or feel a crack or break in the plastic dust boot like some others have had.
This is the product in considering trying if I can find some today:
http://www.wd40specialist.com/produc...cone-lubricant
I did some more reading and searching earlier and found that quite a few people put a dab of grease or other lubricant to allow the plastic to slide along the shock body without squeaking. I'll report back if I get to try this.