Broad question about misc. noises

[Maugan_VX]

knocking noises in the backend:

I went nuts trying to pinpoint a "plastic-on-plastic" sounding knock when I went over bumps. Turned out to be the wire inside the back cladding that goes to the red light on each side. I secured the excess slack with a ziptie and the knocking sound went away. Also, I put some shop rags in the compartment with the tire wrench because it'll make some noise when going over bumps as well.

[nfpgasmask]

Hey guys, thanks for the quick replies. My first step to figuring this out will be to tighten up an loose items I can find. While it does sound like it is coming from outside the truck, I suppose it could be my jack or the spare tire is a little loose. If that is all it is, great.

We shall see!

Bart

PS - There is a big difference between driving a vehicle that you like vs. driving a vehicle that you love.