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newdude
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First Pass: 74 lb ft Second Pass: Loosen 270 degrees Third Pass: 74 lb ft Final Pass: 175 - 185 degrees

Mass2500HD
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I’m wondering the same thing. And my worry is that my clunk is not predictable. So I can just sense a never ending back and forth with a dealership.  I’m trying to pinpoint some spots that mine always

Pryme
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I’m sure it’s from the factory manual.    so it seems there is not an actual torque spec. Interesting that it requires the torque than lossening and retightening.    maybe she just needs

Another JR Senior Enthusiast

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2500 or 3500?  I hear a clunk when my overload springs hit the frame bumpers and start helping. I only hear it going over large bumps with a ton in the bed. Empty the overload springs never engage. Does not apply to a 2500. 

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Z45 Senior Enthusiast

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Keep in mind that some noise is a normal characteristic of leaf spring suspensions when traveling over rough roads or bumps.

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Jamesh89 New Member

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I'm having the same problem on my 2020 duramax every bump little bump i hit I just spend 2k on 8 stage shocks and it's still doing it.i thought it was because it's lifted I'm going to try greasing everything I can and see it that helps. They make little pieces of rubber to go between the leaf springs idk if that will help.

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On 10/19/2022 at 7:52 AM, Jamesh89 said:

I'm having the same problem on my 2020 duramax every bump little bump i hit I just spend 2k on 8 stage shocks and it's still doing it.i thought it was because it's lifted I'm going to try greasing everything I can and see it that helps. They make little pieces of rubber to go between the leaf springs idk if that will help.

This is certainly not what we like to hear, Jamesh89.  Please know, customer satisfaction is extremely important to us. Our team would be more than happy to take a closer look into the concerns with your 2020 Duramax. To do so, please send an email to [email protected] with ATTN: Jamesh89/GM Trucks in the subject line.

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On 10/21/2022 at 4:16 PM, Another JR said:

Why is this spam bot willing to help Jamesh89 but not willing to help the OP with the same problem?  

first it is not a spam bot,

op was a year ago and maybe no one was assigned that cared

yes they have also taken an interest in my22

i have never had an issue with any of my trucks with leaf springs making noise like this, except if a leaf was broken!

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jesseh87 New Member

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My rear suspension sounds soooo bad. Any turning or any bumps that's cause flexing or twisting of the frame the truck sounds God awful!!! I can stand on my back bumper and bounce and it sounds like a clunky, creaking p.o.s. This isn't my 7th truck but first 3/4 ton. It's been to the dealer 6 times. Through these 6 visits I've had it retorqued, inserts changed, leafsprings changed, new hardware and shackles. Nothing has fixed it. And now an engineer is telling the dealer it's normal and to stop wasting time on it! I'm behind disappointed.  Almost 80k 2022 at4 and it sounds like a bucket of nuts and bolts I'm the bed. 

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2 hours ago, jesseh87 said:

My rear suspension sounds soooo bad. Any turning or any bumps that's cause flexing or twisting of the frame the truck sounds God awful!!! I can stand on my back bumper and bounce and it sounds like a clunky, creaking p.o.s. This isn't my 7th truck but first 3/4 ton. It's been to the dealer 6 times. Through these 6 visits I've had it retorqued, inserts changed, leafsprings changed, new hardware and shackles. Nothing has fixed it. And now an engineer is telling the dealer it's normal and to stop wasting time on it! I'm behind disappointed.  Almost 80k 2022 at4 and it sounds like a bucket of nuts and bolts I'm the bed. 

This is certainly not what we like to hear, jesseh87.  Please know, customer satisfaction is extremely important to us. Our team would be more than happy to take a closer look into the concerns with your truck. To do so, please send an email to [email protected] with ATTN: jesseh87/GM Trucks in the subject line.

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Just bought a 2023 2500HD AT4, 157 miles on it and it's doing the same thing.  You can rock it gently by the bed and it feels like something is loose with the axle.  Haven't taken it to the dealer yet.  The 2015 GMC I traded in was still solid as a rock after 8 years.

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18 hours ago, ttowntwostep said:

Just bought a 2023 2500HD AT4, 157 miles on it and it's doing the same thing.  You can rock it gently by the bed and it feels like something is loose with the axle.  Haven't taken it to the dealer yet.  The 2015 GMC I traded in was still solid as a rock after 8 years.

was it undercoated or oiled? 

Mass2500HD Enthusiast

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I’m having exact same issue w a 2023 Silverado 2500. Slow speed suspension rock or slightly cambered turns, same thing, under carriage clunks.  I have 500 miles, jumped on here to see if anyone else had same things before I start fighting the dealer. 

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Just bought a 2023 3500 and it’s does the same thing.  Just turned 1000 miles. Didn’t notice it when I picked it up only the last 200 miles.  Any info would be much appreciated.  

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