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I have noticed that my loaded trailer is exceptionally loud, squeaking at low speeds, tiny bumps, on the launch ramp, and off. I always just attributed it to the suspension and have found no problems with the leaflets - thought this was just normal. Problem is that other boats' trailers seem much quieter. I am not clunking, my brakes seem to be fine, and this sound occurs going up and down and on flat ground, and regardless of braking or accelerating. In fact I can elicit some squeaking while walking on the boat while it is in the trailer at rest in the driveway. Do I have anything to be concerned about? Should I grease anything like the spring leaflets?

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2005 Horizon 250

I sometimes have the same problem. Use WD40 on every part of the trailer suspension that moves. Spray both sides (inboard and outboard) of each connection between the trailer frame and the springs, and the connections between the springs and the axle. This cured my squeaks for about two years.

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2006 Sundowner 255, 5.7 GXi, 320 hp
"Simply Irresistible"

Fluid film works much better to spray down your trailer. I do mine twice a year. I started using it for all my snow plow trucks and Equimpment.

WD is just a moisture displaced, you need lubrication, get an oil can that squirts and squirt motor oil between the leaves, the coat with a rust inhibitor like Fluid Film or Corrosion X....

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II