Did you check your bed to frame bolts? From what you described, it sounds
like the same problem I had with my 94. I thought it was the shocks too
until I did a bunch of work to the truck and figured it out.
David
> [Original Message]
> From: Miles D. Oliver <moliver@linux.lgi.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Date: 7/28/01 8:50:05 PM
> Subject: DML: The rattle from hell.. And a 'buckling sound'...
>
> I've got a very annoying rattle in the bed of my '98 extended cab.
>
> The rattle sounds as if I have a shock loose but I have all the bolts
tight
> when I replaced the shocks recently but the rattle is still there.
>
> All looks like it is tight but it's starting to push me over the edge..
>
> Anybody else had a 'rattle' develop lately and can offer any suggestions??
>
> The truck also makes a 'buckling sound' when I turn into parallel side
> streets and gas stations. Its as if the truck frame is 'twisting' and the
> bed is touching the cab. I know this couldn't be, but it sure sounds like
> it.
>
> Anybody know what this sound could be as well?? Its only a '98 with
62,000
> miles on it.. I would have expected to have the 'uncontrollable rattles'
> start after say.. 6 years and 100,000 miles.
>
> Miles D. Oliver
> "Bluegrass, Finger Pickin' good"
> http://www.mmoliver.org
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