I don't notice it when I'm driving, but if I stand on my bumper and rock
side to side, there's definite shaking going on. I tend to agree with
Austin that it's the cab moving and not the bed; The bed needs to be solid
to the frame to prevent loads form shifting, while the cab should be a
little flexible for comfort.
Michael Carr wrote:
> As a new member, this is my first post - let's hope it works.
>
> First of all:
> Jon - Thank you for your time and energy in maintaining the DML.
>
> Secondly:
> Steven - Glad you are ok. When I first looked at the Dakota I was
> concerned that the lack of substance in front of the radiator meant less
> protection for us owners. You proved that theory wrong!
>
> Thirdly:
> I have a concern about my 2001 QC. The bed shakes, like its suspended
> on rubber bands. It is noticeable on roads with even minor
> imperfections in them. If Dodge added some sort of suspension to the
> bed mounts, my hat goes off to them for trying to eliminate annoying bed
> rattles! As I didn't notice this on my previous p/u (Ford F250) I just
> want to make sure this is normal for the Dakota.
>
> Is this normal?
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