How to fix the rear composite bed squeak

[TRDbro17]

Hello everyone, new member here.

Quick question. The squeaking sound coming from the rear is driving me nuts. I have a leitner designs rack with bed stiffeners and just added some Bilstein 5160s. I saw a video of a guy replacing the six bed bolts and adding a rubber washer top and bottom to alleviate the issue. I have done so but still hear the squeaking sound, have you guys done anything to solve this? thanks a lot.

I hate the composite beds so much would love a flat bed someday from bowen customs if money wasn't an issue

 

[mgmyota]

Hello everyone, new member here.

Quick question. The squeaking sound coming from the rear is driving me nuts. I have a leitner designs rack with bed stiffeners and just added some Bilstein 5160s. I saw a video of a guy replacing the six bed bolts and adding a rubber washer top and bottom to alleviate the issue. I have done so but still hear the squeaking sound, have you guys done anything to solve this? thanks a lot.

I hate the composite beds so much would love a flat bed someday from bowen customs if money wasn't an issue

Are you sure its the bed bolts and not your leaf springs? It’s pretty common for the springs to squeak. If it really is the bed bolts, make sure you’re tightening to spec

 

[Biohazard]

Yeah, I vote leaf springs if you've already done the bed bolts.

And I love my composite bed. Way tougher than a metal bed.

 

[mgmyota]

@Tyler this is another example of how a video could help

 

[Berserker__taco]

It's more than likely your springs and/or shackles. My OME Dakar packs were absolutely embarassing. The spring squeak stopped when I put the Deavers on but the shackle itself will still squeak at times. Check your springs and shakles