BookspanS Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I get this whenever I turn. I can feel and hear the truck creaking really loud and it sounds as if its coming from under the cab to under the front part of the bed. I can feel it through the acclerator. I am trying to think of a better way to describe it but I can't really think of much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redramman Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Need more info: 4wd? turning sharp wheels cranked all the way in parking lot,or does it hapen on road right?left?Power steering?etc.........? Grease all grease fittings on front suspension.If grease does'nt help, you could just spray WD-40 on 1 spot at a time to se when it goes away(leafsprings,steering stops). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ok, here are the specs of my rig 2.5L Fuel-Injected 2WD Have a 2WD Front Axle (looks like just a metal tube) And it creaks whenever i turn, and here lately it started doing it when i would start hitting my accelerator from a stop (like at a stop light). Anybody near me know alot so maybe could help me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJGPER Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 i'de check a few of the front end items: sway bar bushings trackbar mount and make sure the shocks are tight where the bushings meet the inner fender. My '85 would creek at full lock like when doing a u-turn, i took the sway bar off and it went away... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ok, here is what everything looks like as of right now. Tell me if ya see anything wrong Passenger's Side Driver's Side And Just Underneath Where I DO Have A 2WD Axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I would take a can of WD-40 with me and before each trip in the truck I would hose down one connection. Eventually you should find the culprit and keep it lubed in the future. The sway bars would be first on my list, followed by the shock mounts and the shock bar under the cover. Or you can hose it all down the first time and take the shotgun approach to it. You may not learn the exact source, but the sound should go away. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Good idea, I think I shall do that before I go to work....in 5 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Its not likely any of us will ID your noise from a picture. Good try though... ;) :D I do see a Valve cover leak and your sway bar bushings are near shot as well. Neither is likely to be your noise... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 I prob gonna replace all my bushings when i can afford it, but I have a feeling with the way my front end looks, i may throw a D35 under there in the process :D:D .I already have an axle under there, and my dad said it'd be no prob doing the swap but just a PITA....little did he know he voulenteered himself to help when he said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I prob gonna replace all my bushings when i can afford it, but I have a feeling with the way my front end looks, i may throw a D35 under there in the process :D:D .I already have an axle under there, and my dad said it'd be no prob doing the swap but just a PITA....little did he know he voulenteered himself to help when he said that You mean dana30 right? And if you throw a d30 in you might as well do the transfer and linkage + rear drive shaft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 I prob gonna replace all my bushings when i can afford it, but I have a feeling with the way my front end looks, i may throw a D35 under there in the process :D:D .I already have an axle under there, and my dad said it'd be no prob doing the swap but just a PITA....little did he know he voulenteered himself to help when he said that You mean dana30 right? And if you throw a d30 in you might as well do the transfer and linkage + rear drive shaft... Going the WHOLE 9 yards. getting a 4WD tranny from my buddy for $50 (auto) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redramman Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Does it creak if you turn the wheels when stoped? Does it creak when truck leans around fast corner?If you are starting from light and going strait ahead and hear creak then it sounds like sway bar, or 4-links busings,or leaf springs rust between leafs or spring bushings. I'd try to locate sound before 4x4 conversion. Also did you paint every thing black under truck ? looks Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 could be the brake pads creaking. in the middle of the caliper you can check wear through a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Also did you paint every thing black under truck ? looks Cool. Paints the lower areas all long the body and the fender flares satin black (rattlecan :D ) bout to rattlecan the rest of the truck...its gonna be completely satin black for primer, then I'm thinking about going for a lightish blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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