2014 Raptor rear springs

[Alar]

So the issue is that it is squeaking and squealing like crazy. Only when it is raining its quiet. Any tips?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Turn up the radio! Can of wd40?

 

[FordTechOne]

So the issue is that it is squeaking and squealing like crazy. Only when it is raining its quiet. Any tips?

Most likely dirt/debris between the leaf packs. Ford recommends cleaning the leaf springs with high pressure water (power washer) and inspecting the leaf tip inserts for damage (plastic pads). If the tip inserts are damaged, they can be cut off and replaced with new ones. Applying lubricant to the springs I’d not recommended because it can cause more dust/dirt to stick to the springs.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Ask any member on here that uses fluidfilm or equivalent product on there undercarriage and springs to protect them from rust, no extra dirt or debris builds up on the springs. Any excess would come off in the weather.

 

[FordTechOne]

Ask any member on here that uses fluidfilm or equivalent product on there undercarriage and springs to protect them from rust, no extra dirt or debris builds up on the springs. Any excess would come off in the weather.

I was referring to petroleum lubrications like WD-40. Good to know that road debris doesn’t stick to fluid film.

 

[Jakenbake]

Any experience with spray lithium grease and road debris?

 

[Marspool]

Ask any member on here that uses fluidfilm or equivalent product on there undercarriage and springs to protect them from rust, no extra dirt or debris builds up on the springs. Any excess would come off in the weather.

FluidFilm here.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I was referring to petroleum lubrications like WD-40. Good to know that road debris doesn’t stick to fluid film.

The only draw back with fluidfilm is, it dries up after a year, its a yearly process most are doing every fall.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Any experience with spray lithium grease and road debris?

I use a dry lithium grease for my heim joints (aftermarket tie rods), nothing sticks to that, but they are up front.

 

[Jakenbake]

I use a dry lithium grease for my heim joints (aftermarket tie rods), nothing sticks to that, but they are up front.

I have been using Amsoil MPHD underneath the truck and it does a good job, but the dust is attracted to it like you wouldn’t believe.

My try the lithium grease on other parts that I would prefer not have dust stick to.