Ok... Who has the fix for the spare tire squeaking!?

[WuNgUn]

So far, I've tried grease between the tire bump stop and body, thinking the squeak was coming from there....
Then I tired a silicone spray lube on the tire-to-bump stop rubber...
Nah... Still a horrible squeak noise audible from inside the truck.

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[WuNgUn]

Going to double check the window rubber surround... Maybe not the spare...?

 

[myrealname123]

Is it an outside squeak you can hear from inside? Saw something similar sounding yesterday about the space between the hard top and body on the back corners...

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/squeak-coming-from-cargo-area-fixed-✅.42254/

 

[WuNgUn]

Is it an outside squeak you can hear from inside? Saw something similar sounding yesterday about the space between the hard top and body on the back corners...

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/squeak-coming-from-cargo-area-fixed-.42254/

Hey, thanks for cross posting that!
I'll check mine right away!

 

[WuNgUn]

Well dammit.... Actually made a small adjustment. But I don't think it was rubbing in the first place.
Sounds like rubber on rubber...
FF to near the end and listen (or listen to it all)
Nasty squeak!

Edit: won't allow m4a audio upload

 

[DoYouBronco]

@CyberOrangeBronco had a similar squeak? Did you find a fix?

 

[Wanted33]

First, I know .........with my Wrangler there is a rubber seal between the top, and the fenders where the hard top sits. It creaks like my old bones during cold weather, and not as bad when it's warm outside. Could there be a seal like that on the Bronco that's causing your squeaking. Good luck, I know how aggravating a problem like this can be.

 

[Ksjrb03]

Lube the seals around tailgate and lift gate. The fender TSB that fixed mine seems to be less common of the issue than the rubber seals. Ford recommends Krytox lube which I used but there are others that should work.

Krytox by Chemours GPL 205 Grease, Pure PFPE/PTFE, 0.5 oz Tube (D10170248) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWLDALQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_84HCJDB3Z8YTG3EDAAFW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WuNgUn]

Change file format to mp4...

Just put white grease lube on all the rubber stopper on the rear glass and tailgate... Lubed the window hinges...
No change

 

[Apple Blossom]

Change file format to mp4...

Just put white grease lube on all the rubber stopper on the rear glass and tailgate... Lubed the window hinges...
No change

To trouble shoot take the tire off........... does squeak go away?

 

[ZipZit]

Worst squeaky noises I’ve ever heard on vehicle was acrylic taillamp lens barely touching painted surfaces.

Do you have any modifications in that arena?

 

[WuNgUn]

Worst squeaky noises I’ve ever heard on vehicle was acrylic taillamp lens barely touching painted surfaces.

Do you have any modifications in that arena?

Nah... Just some StickerFab tint on the lenses.
But yeah, I think I know that noise lol

 

[WuNgUn]

To trouble shoot take the tire off........... does squeak go away?

That'll be the next step for sure... Great tip
I have a new Territory tire coming on warranty. When the dealer mounts it, I'll put the spare into service opposite that one... And test with no wheel on the tailgate then.

 

[WuNgUn]

The damnest thing... It wasn't an issue at all until one time washing and drying it at the car wash.
Immediately apparent as soon as I drove off

 

[CyberOrangeBronco]

My squeek started as soon as I upgraded to 35 inch tires, so I knew right away that it was from the added weight. Once I added the Hammer Built Spare Tire Support the squeeky tailgate went away. So my suggestion would be to remove your spare and if the squeekyness stops than consider a support bracket as a possible solution.

FWIW I've seen at least one person mentioning the squeek with stock SASQUATCH wheels and tires, so even though it sounds like you are on a stock SASQUATCH wheel and tire package doesn't mean you should just dismiss the idea that a support bracket may be necessary.

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