Steve,
Thanks for the reply. This sounds just like my truck. It's a little scary
when I hit a series of small bumps while I'm slowing down, almost feals like
the front end is out of control. Let me know if you find that the ball
joints are causing your problem.
As soon as my schedule allows, I'll take the truck in to get it looked at.
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: DML: normal steering noise?
>
> Vic,my 2001 Dak is similar to yours (except RC). Have
> had it for about six months,and it has the 16x8
> wheels. Mine also feels very loose on bumps
> (especially rippled pavement),and rattles/thumps like
> the suspension is loose. Some bumps make the front-end
> lose composure so much,it could cause an accident if
> someone was close enough beside me. Took it in to the
> dealer,they drove it,said they noticed the problem,and
> replaced the rack and pinion. Well,it didn`t change
> anything,except for making it feel like the toe-in has
> been set "in" a little more. I had a 99 4X4 V6 RC
> before I got this Dak,and it had a ball joint go bad
> real early on,like 6,000 miles,and it was replaced not
> long after,and the truck felt very solid after that.
> No clunks or rattles,no looseness,etc. Too bad it
> didn`t run worth a crap!! Now I have a new Dak,runs
> great,but there`s something up with the suspension!
> Cheese whiz!! I might have to take it to someone who
> knows when a ball joint is bad,and then send DC the
> bill. Steve P.
>
>
> --- Vic <ib4x4@satx.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> > When ride over bumps I get some feedback from the
> > wheel like there is
> > something loose in the steering or in the
> > suspension. I was following the
> > other threads on the list about bad steering racks
> > and intermediate shafts,
> > I don't know if this might be the same thing.
> >
> > I noticed I have some noise when moving the steering
> > wheel back and forth
> > when the truck is off. The noise kinda sounds like
> > something is bumping,
> > but it sounds like the noises the truck makes when
> > I'm going over bumps.
> > Can someone tell me if their truck makes this noise
> > and they don't have
> > problems I am having.
> >
> > Vic
> > '01 4x4 QC, Trailmaster Invader N7 shocks, 265/75/16
> > BFG A/T KOs, 25k miles.
> > Any advise
> >
>
>
> =====
> 2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92
limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
>
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