For anyone that had warranty leaf spring isolators installed, did it fix the issue?

[MichLakes]

My truck has 6k and it has clunked pretty much since new when turning and rocking side to side.  I'm fairly certain this is the TSB about the leaf spring isolators needing to be replaced and the U-bolts being re-torqued to spec.

 

For any that have done this, did it fix the issue and does it seem like the fix is going to last?

[Jav_eee]

I’d like to know as well...


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[BlancoSilverado]

I would like to know too, I checked mine a few weeks ago and it was not to the factory spec( min 140 degrees off).

 

[Jav_eee]

I would like to know too, I checked mine a few weeks ago and it was not to the factory spec( min 140 degrees off).
 

Just read through TSB 18-NA-183. What exactly was out of spec? I didn’t see any reference to any kind of degree.


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[Jav_eee]

I’ve got the squeaks from hell and I know for a fact it’s coming from where the second leaf contacts the top one. Happened after one muddy road and hasn’t gone away. I’ve tried everything.


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[BlancoSilverado]

1 hour ago, Jav_eee said:

 

Just read through TSB 18-NA-183. What exactly was out of spec? I didn’t see any reference to any kind of degree.


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I dont have the TSB, i check my -bolts and noticed that they were not to spec.

[Jav_eee]

I dont have the TSB, i check my -bolts and noticed that they were not to spec.

So you could tell that they had or had not been set to 120–140 degrees past the 59 lb ft?


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[BlancoSilverado]

From my vehicle i set my torque wrench to 59 ftlbs and checked and was able to turn them on average 90 degrees. then i set to 65 and turned another (on average) 45-60 degrees.

[lapoolboy]

3 hours ago, MichLakes said:

For any that have done this, did it fix the issue and does it seem like the fix is going to last?

Yes, "fixed" it for about 1000 miles.

 

No, doesn't last.  Get some Deavers and call it a day.

[Jav_eee]

Yes, "fixed" it for about 1000 miles.
 
No, doesn't last.  Get some Deavers and call it a day.

I was playing with this idea the other day


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[mattsvtcobra]

They keep slapping grease between mine and it works for a little while then I'm back to squeak-ville

[Jav_eee]

They keep slapping grease between mine and it works for a little while then I'm back to squeak-ville

They need to ask Ford who they do it. My old work truck probably did 100k miles on dirt/mud roads and NEVER made a peep


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[Computerdog]

I have a 17 and took it to three shops and one being the dealer. Found out today after the third shop that it was the leaf spring. When you push the truck bed you can hear the clunky noise. Going to dealer next week with the papers about the service advisory and going to push on the bed to show the noise. 

[Jav_eee]

Just dropped mine off. Service advisor said it a common issue and they keep the spring pads in stock. Supposedly fixes the issue. I’ll find out!


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[Spyderwebb]

Worked for me, only been two weeks and about 1,000 miles but I'm very pleased!