Has anyone installed 2 inch drop shackles and experienced a constant squeeking of the bed area??? Put mine on and I've looked everywhere to find the "squeak". Only differance I see beyond being two inches longer is the bushing is urathane on the new shackles.

 

Bed squeaks are a ford thing. Theres a thread bout it, I don't think it has to do with ur shackles man

 

Didn't start till after install and when I say Squeak I mean seriously loud and constant,every little bump.

 

Its the bushings in the shackle. Probably got some dirt or sand in there. Best bet is to soak it in lithium grease or something. Really common on people who offroad. I noticed it when i hit the trails. The grit gets between the metal and rubber and squeals.

 

good point ^

 

That's kinda what I thought it was,I was just looking for a little reassurance.thanks for the help yall!! This fourm has been a great help for me with every question I have.

 

Ok guys found the rubbing its on the bed rib.I guess that's what its called. Now I need to know why one side is lower than the other.pics of both sides.note the bent part where it rubs.

 

Could be a subtle difference in leaf springs. Or slight case of bed twist. If i were you id grind that rib flat right there and see what happens

 

It's just over a half inch diffrence

 

Theres no way to solve that. Im surprised its that close. It cant be perfect ya know. I can see the twist in my truck just standing away from it. Grind that rib flush and you should be alright.