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Little fun in the snow and the truck was running like crap + got some main done

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Old 02-20-2011, 12:35 PM
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Little fun in the snow and the truck was running like crap + got some main done

Well after this the truck has been running like garbage. Very rich(9.0), transmission was shifting funny, it was idling high.

I was pretty worried about the tranny.

Long story short, it was the throttle positioning sensor. Not a big deal at all.

I also got some new shocks on finally, fixed my rear U joint, and replaced the bad front drivers side axle shaft.

I still have a leaky air bag and something is making some noise still in the front suspension but thankfully I've finally got the other work done.

Kind of a lame thread but just felt good about the fixes.

 
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Old 02-20-2011, 05:24 PM
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Glad to hear your takin care of her!
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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holy ball joint angles!
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 05:50 PM
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TPS caused you to run rich throughout the spectrum or only above part throttle?
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
holy ball joint angles!
you do realize it's on jack-stands in this picture right?
 
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TPS caused you to run rich throughout the spectrum or only above part throttle?
mostly at idle and low throttle. It went up to 10-11 at full throttle
 
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Old 02-20-2011, 07:38 PM
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you do realize it's on jack-stands in this picture right?
no, i figured you're lifted that much you can just reach in there and hold the shock in place and take a picture
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 04:17 PM
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well the alignment shop just called. (ford dealer) and I need 4 new ball joints.

I want to upgrade. what are my options? Moogs? there has to be something out there better I'd imagine.
 



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