Squeaky 2006 May 29, 2018, 01:23:52 pm My 2006 26.5' does have 80K on the clock so it is far from new but I do notice a lot of squeaks when I roll the window down while driving down the street at slow speed.I wonder if all the frame, suspension, steering, (all the moving points) need some greasing every once in a while?If so, does anyone have a doc or link to a page showing all the spots that need greasing?I would hate to get dirty and get this done only to find I missed a few spots.
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #1 – May 29, 2018, 02:28:30 pm Do a search for “frame bolt tightening” on this forum and on the Lazy Daze Companion; that link is on the home page of the message board.
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #2 – May 29, 2018, 02:43:35 pm You might want to check this.The Lazy Daze Companion: Drive Shaft Squeak
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #3 – May 29, 2018, 06:59:35 pm That is quite the list of maintenance items. But it is understandable given how hard these trucks work. I can already see some thing that need attention. I'll have to have a listen for that drive shaft also. This rig is so long, it is hard to tell where the noise is coming from.
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #4 – May 29, 2018, 07:44:36 pm And it would not be a disk brake squeal per chance?? That could be just a normal noise. Disk brakes are just talkative. 1 Likes
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #5 – May 29, 2018, 08:28:51 pm Quote from: E21PILOT - May 29, 2018, 01:23:52 pmMy 2006 26.5' does have 80K on the clock so it is far from new but I do notice a lot of squeaks when I roll the window down while driving down the street at slow speed.Somehow I missed that you recently registered on the LDO Forum and shortly thereafter found your Lazy Daze! At any rate, congratulations on your LD. It sounds like your digging into the whole routine of having a LD as part of your life. I mostly wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood and wish you well as you work on your LD. Just when I think my LD list of projects is completed, I take a trip or visit our LD and always end up with "just one more very small project that shouldn't take long or cost very much." And of course I usually wrong on both accounts! 1 Likes
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #6 – May 29, 2018, 09:13:57 pm Here’s a diagram from 2005 .... close enough!! 1 Likes
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #7 – May 29, 2018, 10:54:58 pm Thanks for the lube points on the steering. I was told all the ball joints were all sealed but that appears not to be the case.There is a little disc brake noise for sure but I think the bulk of it is coming from further back.Speaking of brakes, or the rear brakes disc or drum? If they are drum, it could be I have some poorly adjusted show shoes.I think my LD is in good shape overall but their are plenty of signs the POs cut some corners on maintenance. I guess I can understand, when the weather is good, it's time for camping and the maintenance can always wait for some other day.
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #8 – May 30, 2018, 12:22:25 am “Speaking of brakes, or the rear brakes disc or drum? If they are drum, it could be I have some poorly adjusted show shoes.“You have rear disc brakes.
Re: Squeaky 2006 Reply #9 – June 02, 2018, 11:47:37 am Quote from: E21PILOT - May 29, 2018, 10:54:58 pm I was told all the ball joints were all sealed but that appears not to be the case.There is a little disc brake noise for sure but I think the bulk of it is coming from further back.The ball joints do not come with grease fittings but they can be easily added for a couple dollars by your mechanic or yourself.The ball joints have plastic plugs that, once removed, exposed a threaded hole where the grease fitting can be screwed in.This allow the ball joints to be lubricated at every oil change.While ball joints often fail by 75,000 miles, if not lubed, they can last the life of the vehicle if regularly lubed.At low speeds, usually when entering and driving through campgrounds, hot front disc brakes often squeak badly, that's just the way they are, due to the hard brake pad material.Larry
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