Cadillac CTS-V 2004-2007 (Gen I) The Caddy with an Attitude...

Creaking from Rear

Old 07-15-2011, 02:31 PM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
SoCA04V's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Creaking from Rear

So I have noticed a steadily increasing creaking sound which sounds like it's coming from under the rear passenger seat area. I notice it mostly when leaving from a stop. Is this a common symptom of cradle bushings gone bad? If so, are Spectre the best options for replacement?
Old 07-15-2011, 03:04 PM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (14)
 
raven154's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,342
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Specter bushings aren't replacements, they are supplements. If you have a noise problem, your bushings may have the TSB bushings (they are similar to the specter bushings but cheaper, don't work, and get really noisy) I'd almost bet that's what it is.
Old 07-15-2011, 03:20 PM
  #3  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (3)
 
BudRacing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Posts: 3,544
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

^^^Probably the case. I noticed mine doing the same thing and I have the supplement bushings.


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Creaking from Rear



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:09 PM.