Jim Dille wrote:
>
> Paul -
> All pickups do that to some extent. The need to control the weight of
> the axle and tires on bumps ('unsprung' weight) while having to be
> able to carry a load results in compromises.
>
> Try upgrading the shocks, and maybe even add a rear swaybar. You can
> also try some lower-profile tires ... 60-series or so ... they don't
> bounce as much as the OEMs do.
> - Jim
Both my '93 and '95 never had this problem, but my '98 definitely has
it. I believe it's because it's a 4x4. The difference was quite
noticeable and a bit irritating, but everyone has told me that this is
normal. Still bugs me though. When I'm driving in a straight line on
pavement, I don't like having to adjust my steering with each bump.
Afterthougt: The strange thing is that I haven't noticed it as much in
Jason's '95 4x4. There goes my theory. The '95 has 235/75R15 tires,
the '98 has 31x10.50R15 tires. I believe the larger tires make this
slightly worse. Here's some more conflicting data: The '95 does not
have a swaybar, the '98 does. Mind you, the '95 has a fairly heavy tool
box in the back with a Rhino liner (which is supposed to add 50 lbs),
the '98 is empty.
Can someone please explain all of this to me. I've given up on trying
to figure this out.
Norah
-- current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
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