Creaking noise from the bed.

[Lathe Guy]

Creaking noise from the bed. (of the truck)

I have a creaking noise coming from the bed. It sounds like the left side. It makes more noise when I turn. It sounds like a rubber bushing. We tried rocking the bed and could not duplicate the noise. It only happens when driving. I only have 2K miles and have not had a load in the bed. Everything looks tight. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Bill Stockard]

Have you checked the mounting of your ICI Bars? I had similar noises in the rear of the cab of a second generation truck after installing Westin nerf bars. I had to switch the rear mounting brackets to the opposite sides and re-torque the mounting bolts to eliminate the noise.



Bill

 

[SRichards]

My 05' has made a loud creaking/popping noise a few times when I made a right turn??? Seams like it started after I had my gooseneck hitch installed???

 

[Buddy's Ram]

This may not be your noise but I figure it is worth a mention. After I had a flat the tire repair place put my spare back under the truck upside down. When I would pull in my driveway I would get a groan from the rear of the truck. The winch won't tighten up with the tire upside down and you can't check the air pressure either.