I just bought a new 2004 Dakota 4x4 SLT with regular cab. The vehicle is perfect with the exception of bump giggles in certain case. Have others noticed this and is there anything that can be done about it (such as some aftermarket options, etc). It has a rear stabilizer bar and on/off road tires. It is a beauty other than the stability problem. Great acceleration etc.

Bill

 

I noticed that same thing in the Club Cab that I test drove, but the Quad Cab has none of that!!!!

 

Yeah. My 2004 Club Cab SLT did the same thing, until I realized it was the rear limited slip differential. It can make the rear end dance around a bit if you know how. Now I know what causes it, it's just a matter of being careful under certain driving conditions, lest I lose control of the beast.

 

Is the stabilizer bar aftermarket? If thicker than normal, it will tie the two wheels together and cause that condition. Can also cause loss of grip. Let some air out the tires and see if that helps.

Oh, and the word is jiggles. Giggles makes me smile.

 

Considering that the OP only posted once, in 2004, I doubt he's still looking for answers to his questions. Let's let this thread quietly fade back into oblivion.

 

Wow, didn't realize the thread date when I wrote that. The forum's current date sort problem must have pushed it to the forefront.

Thx.