Stock seats squeaky

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by DocHoof, Mar 22, 2015.

  1. DocHoof

    DocHoof Light Load Member

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    As the title indicates, my stock Pete seats in a 2000 379 are squealing like a stuck pig. I've tried WD-40, Aerokroil, white lithium spray and the first attempt was graphite powder. Nothing lasts longer than 3 or 4 days and the squeak is back. Anyone have a suggestion that won't make a huge mess/smell but shut these darn things up???
     
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  3. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    National Seats have(or used to have) a grease fitting in the middle of every pivot joint. Fill it till you see grease coming out.

    But a 15 year old seat is probably due to be replaced.
     
  4. attackkatt

    attackkatt Bobtail Member

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    I tried everything from soaking them in oil and greasing them to pressure washing the assembly. He will prob find out like i did.... one of those pivot tubes cracks and starts moving .. You are right 15 years is way overdue. Even a new seat can get screwed up with the squeaks if a Big boy keeps reaching for stuff in the sleeper with the arm rest down. Once the pivots get bent , cracked or wore... nothing stops the mind numbing sounds. I feel his pain... Have the shop trade seats from the passenger side.
     
  5. Fajo

    Fajo The Dark Knight

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    I went from a stock international seat to a seats inc seat. feels a hell of alot more wobbly but it dont sound like nails on a #### chock board so Ill deal with it.
     
  6. attackkatt

    attackkatt Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, when they start rocking side to side... kills your back
     
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