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Old 03-23-2010, 01:03 AM
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just a stupid thing to check if it sounds like its on the passenger side on the inside the jack is under the seat there and might not be in tight just twist the end to open it up some more to tighten it up let us know if you ever figure it out
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 02:15 AM
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I actually have been using the jack this week. It's in there pretty tightly. It's very secure. I checked the seat belts, not there either..

It's been raining heavily for the last 12 hours. I haven't heard it at ALL since.. I really don't understand because I gave my truck a bath a few weeks ago and it still creaked...
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 09:58 AM
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possibly the checking of the jack and seatbelts was what fixed it?
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:03 AM
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It wasn't the seat belt... I don't know what fixed the problem.

During and after the rain it went away... I have no idea if it's water related.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:57 AM
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im thinking maybe something got between the truck and the door? and was rattling? and when u open it it came out or the rain washed it out? just thinking
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:59 AM
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This is the third time though. It sounds like something truck related was creating it.

It would happen for a whole day or two straight days then just stop.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 04:55 PM
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Im suspecious that it's my tonneau cover when rolled up...
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 07:34 PM
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Update: I rolled my cover up and I heard some of the noise come back (not as aggressive like in the video). I think it's my tonneau cover now. I don't see why because I roll it up tightly and there isn't too much give in it when I put the velcro straps on.
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 08:01 PM
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maybe its tight enough to move around and rub against the window or sumthing? or maybe its rubbing on the plastic?
 
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what do you do with the leafs when you roll it up?
 


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