Creaking from passenger rear ......

[Richie Carbone]

Recently I had a problem with my KW's where the lower shock eye slid off the bushing causing a loud clunk, the creaking noise was also present at this time. I was hoping the new shock bushings would take care of the creaking also but I wasn't so lucky.

If I push the rear of the car up and down it will make the noise once or twice and stop until I rock the car front to back and repeat.

The dealer blamed it on the KW rear upper spring adjuster but the noise didn't show up until a year after they were installed.

I am leaning towards a loose rear crossmember bolt or bolts.

Are these bolts torque to yield? If so that may be the cause of the noise, I am also betting the moron at the dealer that did the alignment did not torque them to the required 133 ftlbs.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[xlr8r]

I'm having exactly the same issues. More creaks and groans than a bad halloween funhouse. Drives me nuts. I've had a completely new set of rear shocks put in that did last a couple of months before the same thing started again. KW said they were supposed to be upgraded/revised bushings. Crap.

[Richie Carbone]

Here's a video. The clicking noise is the problem, it's louder inside the car

Video of suspension noise - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

[xlr8r]

not the same as mine, mine only clunks when going over sharp expansion joints bumps etc.

I must say I like the Nissan commercial on your photobucket link better than your bouncing car...