squeeky sounds from right wheel area

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   I just got back today from a 500 mile trip and are about to go on another longer one this weekend (hopefully). As I neared our house, I noticed  new sounds from the right wheel area, I think the suspension - a combination of squeeks and skronks, not when going straight on a level roadway but when turning. Not loud and not continuous but they definitely are new.
So, ....

Comments? Suggestions?? recommendations??

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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Topic: squeeky sounds from right wheel area Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 1:46pm
	I just got back today from a 500 mile trip and are about to go on another longer one this weekend (hopefully). As I neared our house, I noticed new sounds from the right wheel area, I think the suspension - a combination of squeeks and skronks, not when going straight on a level roadway but when turning. Not loud and not continuous but they definitely are new. So, .... Comments? Suggestions?? recommendations??

Woodmiester Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Aug 2018 Location: Greenwood IN Online Status: Offline Posts: 142	Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 1:54pm
	Are you using a Weight Distribution hitch?
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Larry-D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Middle TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 109	Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 2:41pm
	Are you using a sway bar? If so that may be it from the friction of the moving parts, do not lubricate.

Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 4:02pm
	Good thoughts from both above. It took some time for me to get used to what the WDH with sway sounds like rounding corners. If it's really coming from a wheel as you think, jack it up and check your bearings. Curious when they were changed last.. May be worth doing anyway if you don't know.
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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Posted: 11 Sep 2019 at 4:30pm
	Thanks very much for feedback. I have a sway bar that I put on when needed, but it isn't on right now. I have the bearings lubricated once a year, I'll check their temperature first thing I go out. Anytime someone else does something there's a chance they screwed it up, the only reason I don't do it is that I know I wouldn't do a good job of it. There's no fluid leaking from the suspension, I tightened everything down that could squeak and there is a chance that the noise is related to the steps on the trailer, especially if funny noises AREN'T associated with the suspension. I've been very happy with our 171 but every-so-often it ups and bites me so I'm afraid I've gotten a tad paranoid, especially with the long trip coming up soon. Again, thanks for the responses.