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So on my '15 Crew Z71, I've notice the last few years that when the weather is cool or cold and I first get in and begin to drive somewhere, anytime I hit a bump or speed bump (like on our work campus), the front in makes a crunchy/farting noise (yes, I said farting... for lack of a better term).  Sounds to me like rubber against metal.  I assume the rubber contracts when cold and causes this noise.  If above 50° or so outdoor temp it doesn't do it.  And the colder it is, the more pronounced the noise.  Any ideas as to what it is?  Shocks?  Some other joint in the suspension?  Seems to be getting a little worse over time so I'd like to remedy it if I can.  About 96k miles on the truck.  I'm hoping it's something simple.  Thoughts?  Experienced it?  

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35 minutes ago, 03msc said:

So on my '15 Crew Z71, I've notice the last few years that when the weather is cool or cold and I first get in and begin to drive somewhere, anytime I hit a bump or speed bump (like on our work campus), the front in makes a crunchy/farting noise (yes, I said farting... for lack of a better term).  Sounds to me like rubber against metal.  I assume the rubber contracts when cold and causes this noise.  If above 50° or so outdoor temp it doesn't do it.  And the colder it is, the more pronounced the noise.  Any ideas as to what it is?  Shocks?  Some other joint in the suspension?  Seems to be getting a little worse over time so I'd like to remedy it if I can.  About 96k miles on the truck.  I'm hoping it's something simple.  Thoughts?  Experienced it?  

Mine has done this since I put on my suspension at 20k miles.  Still does it at 50k

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26 minutes ago, m3n00b said:

Mine has done this since I put on my suspension at 20k miles.  Still does it at 50k


I’m just hoping to track down the cause/solution. 

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Original Rancho factory shocks? My 18 doesn’t have similar behavior (factory shocks long gone), but I do get more suspension travel squeaks in cold/freezing temperatures. Maybe CV axle boot? 

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Most likely, control arm and/or sway bar arm bushings. My 2017's bushings show signs of wear, and they do the same thing. To stop it or at least minimize it, you could try spraying them with some white lithium grease.   

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@ftwhite Yes, original shocks. I did have a 2" (or 2.5"?) level kit installed a year or two after I bought the truck new (one of those round ones that gets put on top of the spring or whatever).  

 

I mean, I'm considering just buying some new front shocks anyway but thought I'd ask in case it's something different.  If I do, it'll be a kit to keep it level without the add-on piece.  

 

@UrbanRage Thanks, I'll look into this; that could be it.  Very plausible since it's a cool/cold weather thing.  

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Did you figure this out? I have a similar issue on my 14 high country. Also, if you changed your shocks, what difference did it make to your ride and what shocks did you use? 

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