Hey guys,

Can anyone offer me advice on this noise? It sounds like it’s coming from INSIDE the car, but it can clearly be heard outside too.

It started as a creeak- as I would back down the driveway at an angle. Now it’s happening on speed bumps and small bumps when turning.

I installed new end links and noticed no difference. I also sprayed silicone spray on many of the bushings (control arms etc..). No difference in noise.

My 2012 XKR has 32k Miles. The rear shocks were replaced under CPO warranty a couple of years ago.

Do you think this is a shock failure noise? How about a spring isolator or shock mount?

I jacked the car up and put it on jack stands. I then used a jack to move the left wheel up and down.. I did not hear the noise.

I can also stand in the hatch and jump up and down and I don’t hear the noise (the suspension doesn’t move much).

I have taken rear seats out, wedged towels between seats and side panels.. even held window to ensure it wasn’t a trim noise. It’s something with the suspension and it’s driving me nuts!


Thanks!
Joe

I tried to hold the window seal... and wedge some stuff in there to see if the noise changes. It didn’t change.

I’ll get some video outside the car to see if that helps. It’s very loud.

Thanks,
Joe

I just sprayed silicone spray way up on top of strut. Noise is gone! It must have been the spring isolator making that noise.... or maybe the strut mount.

Installing new springs in a week.. I’ll take a look at it then.

Joe

Just the driver side. All good for now..

Thanks!
Joe