Rear suspension rattle HELP!! - Infamous Nissan

Bigrob83074 · 01-07-2022, 03:15 AM

Ok so i have 94 2wd d21. I static dropped with 3 in block.

So my question is after the lowering job was done. I started to get this rattle from the rear of the truck. I changed the leaf spring bushings today. But the damn rattle is still there. Im lost. Anybody ever have this problem and how did you fix it? Thanks

89'HBV6 · 01-07-2022, 09:21 AM

Welcome to IN Rob...

Hang tight... or search the site, the engine does work... I'm sure someone will have input.

dvdswan · 01-07-2022, 03:53 PM

What type of rattle? tinny, metallic, thumpy?

Deerhurst · 01-07-2022, 05:59 PM

Check your spare tire and associated stuff. I've heard rattles from there before.

Reserector · 01-07-2022, 06:24 PM

Tailgate? Mine rattles, but I can usually adjust it out. Use the left knob on your stereo; rotate it clockwise until the rattle goes away.
Welcome to the site.

Bigrob83074 · 01-07-2022, 06:34 PM

Well thanks guys. As for the noise its a loose metal/ aluminum tinging sound. Only on bumps. I checked the spare holder/ crank/ chain holder. Took it out. Just started tighting every bolt i could see. Also the drive shaft bearing in the middle is also kinda new.

91nissan94 · 01-07-2022, 11:23 PM

Sure the exhaust isn't hitting somewhere? Just a thought.

89'HBV6 · 01-08-2022, 02:10 AM

Could be the heat shield around the CAT? I believe they are just sandwiched with nuts/bolts. Got a rubber hammer? Go around tapping... you'll find it.

Bigrob83074 · 01-08-2022, 08:31 AM

Shook the piping and no rattle. But im going to lift the truck back up tomorrow to start the rubber mallet test. Let yall know what else i find. Thanks guys.

cadillacdude1975 · 01-08-2022, 03:32 PM

Tailgate hinges? Mine used to rattle. The little rubber cups that kept them snug when shut were gone. Another member posted about some tailgate braided cables he got from Amazon. I ordered a pair and ditched the old scissor type stop hinge. No more rattle.

01-07-2022, 03:15 AM	#1
Bigrob83074 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cibolo Texas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1994 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rear suspension rattle HELP!! Ok so i have 94 2wd d21. I static dropped with 3 in block. So my question is after the lowering job was done. I started to get this rattle from the rear of the truck. I changed the leaf spring bushings today. But the damn rattle is still there. Im lost. Anybody ever have this problem and how did you fix it? Thanks

01-07-2022, 03:53 PM	#3
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,682 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 212 Thanked 906 Times in 791 Posts	What type of rattle? tinny, metallic, thumpy? __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

01-07-2022, 05:59 PM	#4
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,042 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 917 Thanked 1,080 Times in 976 Posts	Check your spare tire and associated stuff. I've heard rattles from there before. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

01-07-2022, 06:24 PM	#5
Reserector the Flaming Marshmallow Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Laurel, MS Posts: 2,095 Vehicle: '86.5 Nissan HB KC 4x4 5.3V8 Thanks: 125 Thanked 590 Times in 463 Posts	Tailgate? Mine rattles, but I can usually adjust it out. Use the left knob on your stereo; rotate it clockwise until the rattle goes away. Welcome to the site. __________________ Becoming the Flaming Marshmallow * SAS * V8 Conversion * The FM "Z71 Conversion" Explained Vid * Ride-Along Vid

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01-07-2022, 06:34 PM	#6
Bigrob83074 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cibolo Texas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1994 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well thanks guys. As for the noise its a loose metal/ aluminum tinging sound. Only on bumps. I checked the spare holder/ crank/ chain holder. Took it out. Just started tighting every bolt i could see. Also the drive shaft bearing in the middle is also kinda new.

01-07-2022, 11:23 PM	#7
91nissan94 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crescent City FL Posts: 1,746 Vehicle: 91nissan hb Thanks: 106 Thanked 253 Times in 224 Posts	Sure the exhaust isn't hitting somewhere? Just a thought.

01-08-2022, 08:31 AM	#9
Bigrob83074 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cibolo Texas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1994 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Shook the piping and no rattle. But im going to lift the truck back up tomorrow to start the rubber mallet test. Let yall know what else i find. Thanks guys.

01-08-2022, 03:32 PM	#10
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,682 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 458 Thanked 1,401 Times in 1,266 Posts	Tailgate hinges? Mine used to rattle. The little rubber cups that kept them snug when shut were gone. Another member posted about some tailgate braided cables he got from Amazon. I ordered a pair and ditched the old scissor type stop hinge. No more rattle.