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Old 03-31-2004 | 03:55 PM
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Does anybbody know how to eliminate the squeaks on the rear springs for an XB? I am running JIC's......
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Tri-Flow! =D
http://www.tri-flowindustrial.com/

can be found at any (mountain) bike shop or on ebay of course.

I have VERY squeeky polyurethane bushings in my upper control arms for my truck and I tried different methods for months to get rid of it. then I tried some of this stuff and I haven't had a problem since. it's heaven-sent, I swear! =D

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I am familiar with TRI-flow, you must be a rider....... My concern is that metal to metal contact, tri-flow will only work for so long and it will produce a dirt and grime build up around the adjusting nuts on my coilover. Lubricating was one of my first options to mind but I think it needs an actual sound deadning pad or something....

You are on the right track, thank you for your input comajoe!!
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...t=rear+springs

found sumthin'
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I wanted to get a warranty on my ____e so I bought the TRD springs to go with the 18" TRD Rims. Don't hate...congratulate!!


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I had TRD's, those rode nice but I had to upgrade to an aftermarket for the drop and dampening....
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Are you sure the squeaking is comming from your springs? A lot of suspension squeaks sound like that, but they're actually the control arm bushings. Make sure you lube in the right place!
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this is like after the JIC's were installed. They never squeaked before. I would have to bet it that its the springs. I am going to get off my ___ here and go look at it, I need to rotate my tires anyway..


I will let you fella's know in a few.....
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Originally Posted by ComaJoe
Tri-Flow! =D
http://www.tri-flowindustrial.com/

can be found at any (mountain) bike shop or on ebay of course.

I have VERY squeeky polyurethane bushings in my upper control arms for my truck and I tried different methods for months to get rid of it. then I tried some of this stuff and I haven't had a problem since. it's heaven-sent, I swear! =D

-ComaJoe
hahaha that sounds like a comercial. they should pay you for that one.
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Originally Posted by boxhead
I wanted to get a warranty on my ____e so I bought the TRD springs to go with the 18" TRD Rims. Don't hate...congratulate!!


Boxhead :twisted:
So what you're saying... is... "Don't hate me because I have the same wheels as everyone else, and the same 1" drop everyone else does"
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Originally Posted by ComaJoe
Tri-Flow! =D
http://www.tri-flowindustrial.com/

can be found at any (mountain) bike shop or on ebay of course.

I have VERY squeeky polyurethane bushings in my upper control arms for my truck and I tried different methods for months to get rid of it. then I tried some of this stuff and I haven't had a problem since. it's heaven-sent, I swear! =D

-ComaJoe
hahaha that sounds like a comercial. they should pay you for that one.
I absolutely agree! SHOW ME DA MONEY!

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Permatex anti-seize works well on bushings and springs.~~~~~~~~scott
Old 03-31-2004 | 06:11 PM
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Are you absolutley sure it's the springs causing the noise? For the past 4 days mine would squeak in the rear over uneven road or when turning. It was driving me crazy cuz it didn't do that right after I installed my Tanabe's. Found out it was the rear seats weren't latched all the way! The striker and latch would rub since they were a little loose and make a loud squeaking sound.
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Originally Posted by proto k7
My concern is that metal to metal contact, tri-flow will only work for so long and it will produce a dirt and grime build up around the adjusting nuts on my coilover. Lubricating was one of my first options to mind but I think it needs an actual sound deadning pad or something....

You are on the right track, thank you for your input comajoe!!
cut a small rubber donut from an inner tube.. inner tubes from a wheelbarrow would work great!
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Jdaniel ....If you dont have nuttin nice to say, keep it to your self.....hater!

another puppy lookin to get walked.

I haven't seen one up here in NE yet with 18" TRD Rims .

Like I said b-4 ...Dont hate congratulate!



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Old 04-02-2004 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by boxhead
Jdaniel ....If you dont have nuttin nice to say, keep it to your self.....hater!

another puppy lookin to get walked.

I haven't seen one up here in NE yet with 18" TRD Rims .

Like I said b-4 ...Dont hate congratulate!



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You're the one thats hatin, by supporting overpriced dealer mods.

Puppy, eh? From the looks of it, you're the one who can't speak anything but a mix of gangster jibberish and AOL language...

I wasn't hating, you just stuck your 2 cents in every post you could, talking up your factory mods like no one else has them... I just think it's obsurd to purchase factory wheels for so much money... You can get a set of high quality aftermarkets for cheaper than that.
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Factory parts tend to be the highest quality in my experience. The TRD wheels are RacingHart wheels and for 18s they are some of the strongest I have seen. Sure they are not as inexpensive as some others but what if you have the money? Different strokes for different folks. That is what makes cars interesting. Enjoy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~scott
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Originally Posted by proto k7
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7691&highlight=rear+springs

found sumthin'
Did you ever find anything usefull here? Was the squeaking from the springs themselves or is it the rubber bushings? I need to know because I just installed some teins and the customer has not had any problems at all. In fact you should PM him to see what he says. His screen name is " boxlax " He had the precisionmuffler.com axle back installed and the tiens at the same time and he loved them both.
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