Hey guys, I have had a 2" lvl kit on my truck for a about 6months now. Last weekend I was changing my oil and yes while this is hard to admit I didnt check to see but I the gasket from the old oil filter stayed on there while I was changing it. This obviously led to a large amount of oil under and being thrown all over the engine bay. After I got that fixed I noticed that my suspension started squeaking like hell. It stayed doing this throughout the week but it was most noticeable while backing out and the and the steering wheel turned to the left. So a couple of questions could the distribution of oil account for that? Also, while looking around tonite I noticed some cracks my struts...I dont know if this is merely cosmetic or an issue. Please see pics below. Thanks for any and all help.

Passenger Side



Driver Side

 

There now both pics are correct.

 

anyone?

 

That crack is on the "boot" and it's not a big deal and i seriously doubt that's causing the squeak. Have you tried degreaser on the suspension and hosing it off.

I woulda though that the oil woulda stop squeaks not create them.

Wayne

 

I had the same squeak recently. I dumped some 3-in-1 on the upper control arm bushings (which were what was squeaking) and bounced the truck from the door jam to work it in. Haven't had any squeaking since!

 

3 in 1? Lubricant?

 

https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...&ved=0CKYBELkk

 

ill give that a shot. I do know that it has the original shocks, struts, bushings and everything so it might be time to change all of that.

 

How long have you had your level? I noticed my suspension squeaking a few months after I put my level on and realized my lower shock mount bolt had come loose. Tightened up and checked all bolts.... No more squeak

 

about 6mos