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Comeng
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12/31/2003
10:08:02
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This is the first truck i have ever had, i bought it new a few days ago. However when driving and im sitting in the drivers seat it seems very bouncy , sorry "bouncy" is the only word i can used to describe it. When i asked the mechanic at the dealer about it, he sais that is natural for a pickup truck becuase the back is so much lighter than the front and becuase the suspension is tighter. Is this correct? should it be so bouncy? As i never had a truck before i do not know if that is a one of their characteristics. Thanks for the help and info
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.boB
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12/31/2003
10:35:58
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Yes, that's mostly true. Especially with a regular or club cab and a long bed. A trucks suspension works better with a little weight to get it down in to the springs. Do you notice a difference between an empty tank and a full one? Since the tank is in the middle, it's not as noticable. But older trucks that had the tank behind the axle it was real noticable.
You might try a better shock. I upgraded to Rancho 5000's on my '01 QC and it made a huge difference.
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comeng
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12/31/2003
10:48:41
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Its a 2003 club cab slt, got a great deal on it, even though it has the 3.9, but thats enough for me as long as i can pull a 17 foot bass boat. But thanks for the info and anyone please jump in. Been worried for a few days now that something was wrong since it seemed so bouncy but also thought it just might be how a pickup truck behaves since i never had one.
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DeepDak
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12/31/2003
11:30:29
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Most trucks bounce somewhat because of the lack of weight in the rear. You will probably notice the most amount of bounce on a freeway or highway, especially the freeways/highways that are sectional (you can see where the section connects to the next). On roads that are continuous (no breaks or sections), you will probably not experience as much bounce. A good heavy quality tonneau and quality shocks will also help, but it will not completely eliminate the "bounce". Next time your on the freeway look at the beds of other trucks and you will see the "bounce" on all of them.
Eli
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comeng
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12/31/2003
13:23:24
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ok thank you very much, i was being so paranoid that something was wrong with this new truck. Really paranoid lol. Thanks
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jaggy
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12/31/2003
13:59:42
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If you are concerned you could upgrade to a good hydrolic shock.
I like the Rancho's.
It will greatly improve your handling all the way around. less bounce and better corners.(less body roll.)
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dickc
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2003
23:34:59
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Check the tire pressures. A lot of new vehicles are delivered with max pressure in the tires. My CC had 40 pounds in all of the tires.
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ahar har
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1/01/2004
02:50:39
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Does her boobs bounce alot too? What's the problem?
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Demon
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1/01/2004
06:06:35
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Have the same problem since installing drop kit because new shocks. Yes truck suspension is stiff and back end is light with no load.
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ZC
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2004
19:41:14
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the one and only way to make the ride the best it can be is go complete Hotchkis suspension with Energy Suspension poly bushings all the way around and replace the POS factory ball-joints with Moog units.makes it an awesome ride !!!! r Have a 2002 SLT 4.7.
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93Dak
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2004
20:29:58
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"But older trucks that had the tank behind the axle it was real noticable. "
.boB-
Just curious, which older trucks has a gas tank behinfd the axle (so I know not to ever ram them)?
thanks
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