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Old 11-08-2006, 12:13 AM
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Rattle in floorboard

When going over bumps, especially around 30 mph i can feel a rattle in the drivers side floorboard. Any ideas as to what would cause this? Thanks
Old 11-08-2006, 12:29 AM
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Id ckeck for loose shock mounts, loose track bar. Bounce up and down on the fender you should be able to see the shock mount moving around if thats loose. The trackbar shouldnt budge when the wheels are turned from stop to stop.
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check for midgits with hammers hanging from the frame rail

Loose lower shock bolts have been known to make noise too , they need to be TIGHT.
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I had the same rattle and it took the impact wrench on the shock mount bolts to fix it.
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I had rattles and it turned out to be loose plastic pop rivets holding the wheel wells. I found a 3rd party on the internet and got 100 for $20.00 bucks. Installed new ones and it cured the rattle. Don't go the Dodge because they want $2.50 a piece for them.
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also check the steering column bushings.
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Sure enough i tightened the shock mounting bolts and problem solved. Thanks for all the help i really appreciate it.
Old 11-20-2006, 05:40 PM
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shock housing welds

I have rattling too but mine is the shock housing welds. Busted when it was bottomed out b4 I bought it.
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