Had this same exact problem. Check out this thread I posted in. Hope it helps save you time and hassle that I had to go through.

Binding strut mount 07 CRV with 214k

I have a 2007 CRV with about 214 miles. I replaced all four factory struts with KYB struts. My front right strut makes a clunking noise anytime the car has been sitting for a few hours and the steering wheel is turned. The reason I know it's a binding strut mount is because I took it to a...

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Thank you and yes I have checked out your post. What was the exact outcome?
You used the Monroe struts from the kit but used Honda springs, bearing plate and spring cushion? The noise never went away?
I really want to avoid using the Honda springs as of now only my passenger side is making the noise. If possible I want to avoid going back into the driver side.

 

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I used kyb struts with honda springs, honda strut mount and seat. The noise went away after doing that.

 

Quick back story as I replaced all shocks and struts on my wife’s 2008 CRV with 200k miles on it. I went with the all in one strut and spring package by KYB for the fronts. I also replaced both front sway bar linkages. As the originals had torn boots.

Well now I have a creaking noise after the vehicle sits. The noise is only for the first 15-60 seconds. After a few turns it’s gone. Some times after sitting 15mins or sometimes after sitting overnight the noise returns. She hears it most as I travel for work and can’t be home every morning. I re torqued both sides with the vehicle weight on the ground and had an alignment done. So it’s all within spec now.

I reached out to KYB and basically was referred to their warranty policy.
So now my options are
-Return them back to Autozone for a warranty replacement
-Try and use grease or white lithium spray into the bearing plate
-Try and return them and reuse the oem springs with new struts/oem bearing plate. If I go this route I don’t know which struts to purchase KYB? MONROE?

Has anyone installed OEM bearing plates onto the KYB quick strut/spring sets?

I have a similar issue. Like Beni, the coils are different from the KYB to the OEM, if you did what Beni did and replace the coil from the OEM, you should not have the creak anymore.

I got rid of my OEM struts so I am living with the noise now.

 

Has anyone tried the Duralast brand of spring/strut combo?
LS53-90601L and LS53-90601R

 

I had bad luck with Autozone Dura-don't-last, specifically the water pump. I would stay away from them. Although I do have Duralast parts for my rear caliper because I couldn't justify spending the money for OEM parts.

 

I had just asked the question about who makes most dependable Quick Strut. After reading this and the link supplied by Beni, I have come to conclusion that quick struts are not for me. Looks like the problem is in the quick strut spring, and it seems as though all of them have noise problems. So, I will be buying a spring compressor tool. Thanks for that Beni. Another link I found was this. Do not buy KYB Strut-Plus

 

I will be buying a spring compressor tool. Thanks for that Beni.

Check around your local independent garages. They may do your spring compression & replacement with their equipment. Yes, I know that if used properly, you can DIY spring compressions. Having the garage perform that task takes away the possibility of operator error & the resulting damage to your physical being & to your domicile / vehicle.

 

I also spent some time trying to find a squeaky noise post-quik strut install, the noise was like a squeak that matched the vertical movement of the vehicle. I thought I had a bad KYB top hat that other car forums had spoken about. I removed all my struts to install an HRG lift kit. When all the struts were reinstalled, I had it down better how to keep the struts better aligned, had more issue in the rear do to metal tabs inside the strut wells that I couldn't see. I bent these tabs out of the way and 30k later, no noises have returned. Other than a clunky ball joint that just got swapped out today.

 

I don't think it's as dangerous if you choose to buy a better tool designed for more safe operation. If you aren't going to be using it often, free rental is available at most popular US auto parts stores.

 

I have duralast from auto zone and can confirm passenger front strut is making noise.. I noticed the spring is not spinning when you turn the wheel, thus making said noise.

I typically try fix these types of issues but I've been living with it after I figured it out day 2 and my busy schedule. I've had them on for 8 months or so - noise goes away after i leave my driveway.

 

I have the same creaking sound issue. I have 2008 CR-V, also with VIN start with J, I have this cranking noise after i installed KYB. Is there anyway other than replace the coil spring? When You change the coil spring, do you have to replace with the mounting base, bearing, upper spring seat and bump stop all at once?

 

2011 cr-v lx w/ 127K miles here

Fwiw - After seeing many posts here complaining of issues with quick strutes (kyb, monroe, etc) with either the supplied spring on strut bearing and mount. I elected to go with bilstein-b6's, keep OE springs, and replace strut mount and bearing with OE Honda parts. No issues what so ever. Cost a little bit more but sooo worth it.

 

I just realized Japanese and US Shock Absorber have two different Part Numbers. Does it have anything to do with this issue? Does KYB only follow the US version?

 

Quick back story as I replaced all shocks and struts on my wife’s 2008 CRV with 200k miles on it. I went with the all in one strut and spring package by KYB for the fronts. I also replaced both front sway bar linkages. As the originals had torn boots.

Well now I have a creaking noise after the vehicle sits. The noise is only for the first 15-60 seconds. After a few turns it’s gone. Some times after sitting 15mins or sometimes after sitting overnight the noise returns. She hears it most as I travel for work and can’t be home every morning. I re torqued both sides with the vehicle weight on the ground and had an alignment done. So it’s all within spec now.

I reached out to KYB and basically was referred to their warranty policy.
So now my options are
-Return them back to Autozone for a warranty replacement
-Try and use grease or white lithium spray into the bearing plate
-Try and return them and reuse the oem springs with new struts/oem bearing plate. If I go this route I don’t know which struts to purchase KYB? MONROE?

Has anyone installed OEM bearing plates onto the KYB quick strut/spring sets?

So we’re you able to fix the noise and if so how? Thank you in advance.

 

If I just replace KYB Strut-Plus with OEM spring, does it fix the clung noise? Anyone try it this way?

 

There have been some replies on another thread thats similar that replacing just the KYB strut into the Honda Original assembly is the fix.

 

I am still riding on my KYB Strut Plus assemblies. Other than a spring clunk when steering, everything works just fine. I had KYB send me a complete refund for the parts and I decided to keep them on since the Honda Dealership said everything was fine overall. I tried the Lithium grease under the springs and no go, otherwise the shocks are fine. I still have the original Honda Strut assemblies and if I get around to it, will take the original struts off it and perhaps just swap in the KYB struts, but to be honest with you at this stage it's going to take a good 6 hours of work.

 

I don't have the Honda Original assembly anymore since I've replaced it with KYB Strut-Plus. If I just buy Honda Coil spring and put it in KYB Strut-Plus, does it fix this issue? Does anyone try it this way?

 

That's what that user Beni did in his post above.

 

Does anybody file a claim to KYB because of this creaking noise?

 

Perhaps already asked, but did the strut mount get replaced? Many strut assemblies do not include them and this could cause binding and creaking after strut replacement. Does the noise happen all the time or just under certain conditions.