will do chris, that sounds like the most logical explanation to me. thanks
for the help...
-adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Rininger" <crininger@rlstark.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Rear suspension problems
>
> sure sounds like they didn't hook the shocks back up. When you hit the
bump,
> the axle comes up and hits the stops. I would take a quick look at the
shocks
> and bolts. try to get the arse end to bounce up and down by jumping up
and
> down on the bumper. that should tell you if the shocks are working. it
> shouldn't bounce real easy.
>
> chris
>
> crm wrote:
>
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > A couple weeks ago I took my 01 QC in to the dealer to fix a squeaking
> > coming from the rear end. After much turmoil (and almost the worst
service
> > I've received from any service center) they finally got it "fixed". They
> > originally said it was the shocks, but it appears they replaced along
with
> > those something called a shackle, and I also have new leaf springs. Not
> > being too familiar with the underside of my truck, I drove off not
caring
> > and just happy to finally have my ride back.
> >
> > Immediately after, I started noticing a "thump" coming from the rear end
> > when going over speed-bumps. I never drive over them faster than maybe
5-10
> > mph and it wasnt until they fixed the squeak that I noticed the sound.
At
> > first it sounded like something was banging around in the bed, but then
I
> > realized the sound happened when I was going up the speed bump, not
coming
> > down off it. I hope this is not normal.
> >
> > Did the dealer forget to hook up something? Or (more possibly) did they
do
> > it wrong? I never noticed anything like this before, just the squeak.
Now
> > it's got me concerned that I have a piece of the suspension just waiting
to
> > pop off or whatever. The truck is still under manf. warranty so I'm not
> > concerned about cost, but I'd like to get an idea of what to have them
look
> > at first. I dont wanna go in there un-edumacated and have them blow
smoke
> > you-know-where.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
> >
> > -adam
>
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