2002 Dodge Dakota truck bounces

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
87,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BECK40
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when i apply the brakes the truck bounces, could this be the brakes ?
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:56 PM
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How is it going over bumps with out braking?

Not sure on the description...

but two thought come to mind. First is weak shocks, in which case you can do a bounce test. At each corner of the vehicle, put your weight into it on a downward motion and release it. It should come back up and thats it. No recoil beyond that.

Second is the braking is causing it to lurch forward/downward? The rear brakes may not be working weel and the front brakes are grabbing.
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:07 PM
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