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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shorterbus:
is the problem the noise or possible scratches to the dash? scratches add character, and the volume buttons on the steering wheel or stereo eliminate the noise. i recommend Motorhead to completely eliminate all squeaks and rattles. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The noise. My keys band the dash incessantly. Being moderately OCD, it drives me nuts. My wife doesn't notice.

Volume control would be an option...when I drive by myself, but if kiddo or wife are in the truck, that's not an option.

The padding on the dash mostly cures the problem. Instead of a loud clack, clack, clack, you get a much quieter thud, thud, thud that has fewer high frequencies to it and is easier for me to tune out.

BTW, it's not just during accel/decel for me. It's any time driving on uneven road, which is pretty much anywhere.