Squeaking coming from under carriage..?

[amatvien]

So just noticed a funny sound coming from under my runner, when going 5-10mph especially in parking lots that are not well paved theres a weird squeaking noise coming from what seems like the rear driver side wheel area.. also notice it when getting in and out of the truck. Haven't had a chance to look under it yet, but any ideas? Any one else seen/experienced similar sounds?

Thanks

 

[Merle]

Depends on the mileage, but the sway bar bushings do wear. Four bolts, some basic grease and about 30 min (max) can help eliminate that as the source.

It was mine.

 

[amatvien]

its got 79,200 on it

im really hoping for something easy(cheap) like that, is there a way to visually determine if its the bushings or just grease em up and hope it stays quiet?

thanks

 

[Merle]

its got 79,200 on it

im really hoping for something easy(cheap) like that, is there a way to visually determine if its the bushings or just grease em up and hope it stays quiet?

thanks

Just grease them. Mine started squeaking somewhat serious about 100k but I did change them out about 40k, so it's roughly the same. So far, 20k w/o a problem.

 

[KB084RUNNER]

Spray them with silicone to see if that quiets it. ATF also works and will not degrade rubber.

 

[amatvien]

I actually took the truck to the stealership today for the sulfur smell issue and had them look into it and they said a piece of the frame was bent and rubbing and that caused the issue .. Weird.. but free fix despite being out of warranty