My '04 QC 4x4 started some kind of creak or rattle from the back end somewhere. Temps just took a big jump down the scale yesterday, so I'm not sure if its related. I have an over-the-rail bedliner -- not sure if that's it.

Anyway, are there any common points in the rear suspension that should get lubed or hit with some spray? Mine only seems to make noise when I shift the weight around, like going down the hump out of my driveway, flexing the suspension a bit..

Thanks,
Israel

 

TRY THE REAR LEAF SPINGS, IM A MECHANIC AND IN AN ARTICLE I SAW A NOTICE ON THE DODGE RAM CREAK NOISE . I REMEBER CORRECTLY IT NEED A THIN SPACER BETWEEN THE LEAFS TO TAKE CARE OF IT. HOPE THIS HELPS OR PUTS YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

 

Thanks. I was wondering about the eye bushings on the leaf springs or shackles -- will check thru the TSB's.

Iz

 

Be sure it isn't the pinion going bad. That tends to have a growl or low whine. If it is a squeek then its the inner shackle getting hung on the mount.

 

No growl, definitely suspension. I have some spray we used to cure the groaning from the rear longitudinal spring on my '96 GTP -- will give that a few shots around the shackle joints once the snow clears up.

Appreciate all the advice.
Iz