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Topic: squeeky sounds from right wheel area

Posted By: Happy Tripping
Subject: squeeky sounds from right wheel area
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 1:46pm

I just got back today from a 500 mile trip and are about to go on another longer one this weekend (hopefully). As I neared our house, I noticed new sounds from the right wheel area, I think the suspension - a combination of squeeks and skronks, not when going straight on a level roadway but when turning. Not loud and not continuous but they definitely are new.

So, ....

Comments? Suggestions?? recommendations??

Replies:

Posted By: Woodmiester
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 1:54pm

Are you using a Weight Distribution hitch?

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Posted By: Larry-D
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 2:41pm

Are you using a sway bar? If so that may be it from the friction of the moving parts, do not lubricate.

Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 4:02pm

Good thoughts from both above. It took some time for me to get used to what the WDH with sway sounds like rounding corners.

If it's really coming from a wheel as you think, jack it up and check your bearings.

Curious when they were changed last.. May be worth doing anyway if you don't know.

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Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 4:30pm

Thanks very much for feedback.

I have a sway bar that I put on when needed, but it isn't on right now. I have the bearings lubricated once a year, I'll check their temperature first thing I go out. Anytime someone else does something there's a chance they screwed it up, the only reason I don't do it is that I know I wouldn't do a good job of it.

There's no fluid leaking from the suspension, I tightened everything down that could squeak and there is a chance that the noise is related to the steps on the trailer, especially if funny noises AREN'T associated with the suspension.

I've been very happy with our 171 but every-so-often it ups and bites me so I'm afraid I've gotten a tad paranoid, especially with the long trip coming up soon.

Again, thanks for the responses.