Super Annoying Squeak Fixed!

[Anthony.L]

I bought my 100 mid Jan and a couple weeks later is started to develop an annoying squeak in the rear while driving. It was most notable when coming to a complete stop, and taking off from a complete stop.

The one thing I knew for sure was it was due to lack of lubrication somewhere. The reason being when I drove in heavy rain and/or went through the car wash the squeak was temporarily gone. Water acted like a short term lubricant.

I was pretty sure it was in the rear suspension, and was planning on installing a OME lift so I waited. Installed the lift and no change.

Next I thought it might be in the rear bumper, something loose of rubbing.

Then last Monday while working on installing my CB antenna I had the rear tail gate down and was putting weight on it and noticed a squeak. After a little more investigation I found I could easily make the rear tail gate squeak by putting load on it and taking it off, much like coming to a stop/start while driving.

So, grabbed a bottle of silicon spray and hosed down the tail gate hinges and voilà, squeak solved!

So, in short, if you have a squeak in the rear check those tail gate hinges.

 

[1loudLX]

You're a supper annoying squeak and I hope you get fixed!

this thread has officially been killed. I'm surprised the tailgate moves enough while driving that it requires lube, you might want to tighten up that back end.

 

[Anthony.L]

First thing I did was tighten the hinge bolts of the tail gate, they were plenty tight.

I thought the same, but lube and the squeak was gone. Can't argue with results!

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