Front end squeak after new shock install

[SpeedRaptor]

I just finished the aFe Sway-away shocks and they are great. I have noticed that I am getting a Front end squeak after new shock installation. It is on sharp bumps and is a metal sounding chirp or squeak from either front suspension area. What could this be? I have not torn back into it to find out yet but wanted to ask the experts here to see if there is any common area to check after a shock installation.

thanks

 

[FordTechOne]

Did you torque the lower shock bolt with the weight of the truck on it?

 

[SpeedRaptor]

Did you torque the lower shock bolt with the weight of the truck on it?

No, I did not. In fact, I probably need to go back and check that it is at the 300 ft pounds that it calls for. Thanks

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Its more than that, its over 400 ft/lbs unless those shocks specifically require different specs. Hopefully it's not the shaft seal making that noise.
Nice looking Raptor!

 

[SpeedRaptor]

Its more than that, its over 400 ft/lbs unless those shocks specifically require different specs. Hopefully it's not the shaft seal making that noise.
Nice looking Raptor!

Thanks, I will check. Shaft seal? The noise was not happening on the old shocks.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Thanks, I will check. Shaft seal? The noise was not happening on the old shocks.

The chrome shaft of the shock, the seal it goes in and out of, per se'

 

[Jeff550]

No, I did not. In fact, I probably need to go back and check that it is at the 300 ft pounds that it calls for. Thanks

406ft lbs
Put some lube on the shaft. Simple and effective way to check off that area

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

im curious, where did you find the spec for 300pound feet of torque for the lower shock bolt?

 

[nipplesNchowder]

Are your coils compressing in a nice straight line?

I ask because when I changed my shocks (stock to stock) I made the horrible mistake of putting the top hats in wrong and it was definitely squeaking. Maybe just jack up under the control arm and spectate how it compresses

 

[tltoronto]

make sure you check the shock bodies for clearance. Did you adjust more preload into the coils? sounds like a coil bind onto the body, so id check for wear spots. There really arent many spots for the stock suspension components to make that noise unless something is seriously installed incorrectly.