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Rattle in 2500HD

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I've got this rattle in the back of my 2500HD extended cab, short box that happens even with the slightest of bump.  It's kind of a hollow sound like the spare tire is loose but it's not.  I've lowered it, put some cloth between the tire and frame and tightened it again.  It's still there...  I've checked every nut and bolt under the truck including the gas tank straps and found nothing loose.  This is not a big problem but it bugs me!  :flag: Any ideas???

 

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odoh Enthusiast

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Not really sure but some others have noted such and fount that they were missing a springleaf pad. Apparently oem ones come off easily. Might be worth a check. ~ odoh
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Well, depending upon your definition of rattle it may actually be the overload leaf spring smacking into the rest of the springs. I had the dealer put some rubber "bumpers" over the ends of mine to stop a noise when going over bumps. Worked like a charm.  :thumb:
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Well, depending upon your definition of rattle it may actually be the overload leaf spring smacking into the rest of the springs. I had the dealer put some rubber "bumpers" over the ends of mine to stop a noise when going over bumps. Worked like a charm.  :thumb:

I added additional rubber bumpers to the existing bumpers on the bottom spring but that didn't seem to make any difference.  The shock absorbers aren't at the end of their travel.  I was wondering if possibly one of them could be the gremlin?  The sound is exactly what one would guess is the spare tire.  Maybe I'll have to remove the tire and take a ride...

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What ever you find is making the noise, please let us know.  I know the extended cabs have lots of rattles to silence.  I just bought mine so I need to know where to look when the gremlins raise their heads.  Thanks, Mike  :flag:
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:devil: I seem to have the same problem did anyone find out the problem yet? I too have all my pads in the springs in the proper places. Help!!! this noise is driving me crazy.
JimWilson Enthusiast

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:devil: I seem to have the same problem did anyone find out the problem yet? I too have all my pads in the springs in the proper places. Help!!! this noise is driving me crazy.

Including the rubber bumpers I eluded to? They're not standard - you have to get them from the dealer.

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thanks for the imput Jim. Went to the dealer yesterday,and pointed out something that I found prior to going there. I think it might be the carrier bearing,it felt kind of like crap when I shook it,I'm aware that it moves a little but,this is excesive.
Wink Enthusiast

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That's a good idea!   I'll give it a try.  I still have the funny feeling that it's the rear shocks.  It never gets all that cold down here in Florida but the rattle is more noticable in the morning than later in the day. :chevy:
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Now this problem has me thinking. Did any one of you have a crooked bed that was fixed by the dealer? I wonder if that has something to do with this noise. ???
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Rubber springleaf pads fixed my rattling noise.  OEMS came off sometime after i drove it home from the dealer.  Good luck.  That should fix your noise.

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Perhaps the exhaust is loose, or hitting something? That could make a "hollow" sound as well...

 

I had this problem, the mounting bracket for the nerf bars, on the passenger side, was striking against the exhaust and creating a "hollow thud" sound.  Removed the mounting bracket.  no more problems.

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