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Old 03-30-2013, 04:13 PM
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Well before I explain my issue ill let you know a little about the truck. I own a 2011 sierra denali AWD. I bought it new in 2011 and it has 15000 miles right now. Right after I bought it I installed blistein 5100 shocks all around it. Well this week I just ordered 2" drop shackles and hellwig sway bars for front and rear. I would like to figure out my issue before I put these new parts on if possible.

So now that all the info is there this is my issue. Wednesday my wife and I were going to dinner and noticed when we pulled out of the driveway that once the rearend hit the bump that it made a clunk type noise and sounded like something was loose. I pulled out of the driveway going forward and turning left. Fast forward to today and I used a speed bump and took all four tires over the bump singaly. Now, each time I take the right rear tire over it in any way it makes that exact noise. So I took it to my garage to inspect, I really found nothing, I tightened every nut and bolt imaginable back there and my rims. Still the same issue.

Any suggestions for what to do?
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If everything is tight, and nothing is broken, try greasing between each leaf. See if that helps.
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Nothing in the bed right???
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Ignore it these trucks make noises once they get some miles that's why they are trucks and not cars. Mine has the exact same noise since day 1 it's the springs.
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Originally Posted by SLCviaAK
If everything is tight, and nothing is broken, try greasing between each leaf. See if that helps.
Ill give it a shot.

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Nothing in the bed right???
No, just some straps.

Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
Ignore it these trucks make noises once they get some miles that's why they are trucks and not cars. Mine has the exact same noise since day 1 it's the springs.
I disagree on its because its a truck, none of my trucks have done this. Also, if that's the case I won't be keeping this truck lol.

Maybe ill call the dealer since its still under warranty.
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check to make sure those little plastic "discs" between the two bottom leaf springs didnt fall out
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Originally Posted by AUTOT3K
check to make sure those little plastic "discs" between the two bottom leaf springs didnt fall out
I'll take a look. I didn't know that there were plastic discs between the two bottom leaf springs.
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Originally Posted by SLCviaAK
If everything is tight, and nothing is broken, try greasing between each leaf. See if that helps.
hmmmm.... not trying to thread jack, but since I put on my new shocks and DJM flip kit, something in the rear pops or clunks as well.

But only when I hit a bump AND turn left while doing it. I've checked all bolts and they are tight too. Maybe I should try the greased up leafs...
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Originally Posted by VegasJ
hmmmm.... not trying to thread jack, but since I put on my new shocks and DJM flip kit, something in the rear pops or clunks as well.

But only when I hit a bump AND turn left while doing it. I've checked all bolts and they are tight too. Maybe I should try the greased up leafs...
Sounds like my ordeal except turning right. Ive had my shocks on for almost 2 years now though so you wouldn't think the shocks would just start to act up now.
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Well guys, I have figured it out. I went ahead and installed my drop shackles tonight. My friend and I got them on in about an hour, then took my truck for a drive before reinstalling the hitch. I drove my usual route to work and to my surprise the truck never made the normal sound once. So, I am guessing it must have been the stock shackles, possibly the rubber bushings had an issue.


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