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Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 1/23/2008 11:00:42 AM    H8RICERS Posts: 10 Joined: 1/23/2008 Status: offline Brand new to the Dodge Forums, just bought a Flame Red 2002 Dakota QC 4x4 with 43K miles on her. Absolutely love every second in this truck. I'm excited to see what I can come up with to modify it. First things first, I had to replace the outer tie rod ends to pass inspection and ever since then, there has been a creeking noise coming from under the body towards the front. I can mainly hear it when I go over bumps and when the body rolls from side to side while hitting some bumps. It's kind of hard to explain but I've talked with some people and the shocks keep coming up as a possible problem. There is no fluid or signs of tears in the boots of the shocks or anything.....the ride quality doesn't seem to be any different. If anyone can at least point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. _____________________________ 2002 "Flame Red" Dakota SLT QC 4x4 V8 Magnum 2007 "Platinum" Mitsubishi Endeavor LS - Wifey's ride 1996 "Black" SVT Cobra - SOLD (to get my Dakota) "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog" Post #: 1

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 2/7/2008 2:28:14 PM    H8RICERS Posts: 10 Joined: 1/23/2008 Status: offline So no one wants to put their 2 cents in?!?!? I haven't had any time to take it in yet. One thing I did want to mention is that we had some real bad rain for a couple of days and it seemed to quiet down a lot and then after the rain went away, I couldn't even hear it any more. Now about a week later, it's starting to slowly come back. If that helps anyone, please help me out. Thanks guys. _____________________________ 2002 "Flame Red" Dakota SLT QC 4x4 V8 Magnum 2007 "Platinum" Mitsubishi Endeavor LS - Wifey's ride 1996 "Black" SVT Cobra - SOLD (to get my Dakota) "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog" (in reply to H8RICERS) Post #: 2

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 2/7/2008 6:17:23 PM    drpd99dak   Posts: 9 Joined: 1/30/2008 Status: offline i have the same issue plus i have like some rattle noise coming from under my bed (almost like a washer or something hitting metal) and i know that is going to a pain in the ass to find but i know what your saying about the noise your hearing (in reply to H8RICERS) Post #: 3

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 2/8/2008 11:05:48 AM    Nicegy525   Posts: 304 Joined: 6/25/2007 Status: offline Ball joints or control arm bushings. Both are known to be weak on the Dakotas. As far as the rattle in the bed, check your spare tire. it may be loose. If that is tight, check the bolts that hold down the bed. could also be u-joints or leaf springs < Message edited by Nicegy525 -- 2/8/2008 11:10:48 AM > (in reply to drpd99dak) Post #: 4

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 2/8/2008 11:20:36 AM    Twiztid Posts: 354 Joined: 8/30/2006 Status: offline I used to have a similar issue, and found this fix worked for me (from v8performance.com/tipsandtricks) although it says for 97-01, it might be the same for later 2nd gens: SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A loud popping noise is heard coming from the rear of the cab as the vehicle is turned onto a steep incline such as a driveway approach.   DIAGNOSIS: Drive the vehicle and turn onto a steep incline while listening for a popping noise coming from the rear of the cab. If a popping noise is heard, perform the following Repair Procedure.   PARTS REQUIRED: 2     06501557   Bolt, Cab Isolator Mounting   REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves removing the rear cab isolators and removing 1/4 in. to 3/8 in. of material from the isolator sleeve. _____________________________ 99' Dakota 4X4 Single Cab 5.2L V8 Rancho RS5000 Shocks Poly Bushings Custom CAI w/K&N filter Flowmaster 50 series Single 3" exit Modified 50mm TB Transgo Shift Kit 32x11.5x15's (in reply to Nicegy525) Post #: 5

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 2/11/2008 3:45:52 AM    H8RICERS Posts: 10 Joined: 1/23/2008 Status: offline Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate your comments. I was under my truck this weekend and didn't even know where to start looking. After about 45 mins of pointless looking, pushing, pulling, banging and wiggling....I found nothing. I think I'm just going to take it back to the guys who put my tie rod ends in and have them take a look. It didn't start making noise until after I got the outer tie rods ends put on. Don't know if that has anything to do with it, but...that's my first step. Thanks again guys, Love this site! _____________________________ 2002 "Flame Red" Dakota SLT QC 4x4 V8 Magnum 2007 "Platinum" Mitsubishi Endeavor LS - Wifey's ride 1996 "Black" SVT Cobra - SOLD (to get my Dakota) "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog" (in reply to Twiztid) Post #: 6

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 3/26/2008 7:30:11 PM    Skefais   Posts: 6 Joined: 3/26/2008 Status: offline I also had a similar problem... Lift up the front end of your pick up and move the tires back and fourth if theres play then its ball joints ... as stated above the Ball joints are known to be really weak in dakota's just had mine replaced .... DAMN POP RIVETS !!! (in reply to H8RICERS) Post #: 7

RE: Creeking noise coming from under the body........ - 4/12/2008 8:21:36 AM    murdoc chongo   Posts: 41 Joined: 1/4/2008 Status: offline Check the clamps that hold your exhaust pipe together. Mine rusted out and were just vibrating on the pipe causing the noise. YOu could also check your body bolts (in reply to Skefais) Post #: 8

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