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My buddy has a 2011 6.7 that he uses to pull his horse trailer which weighs 13,000#. On take off it has a very noticeable vibration in the drive train. He has had it to the dealership about 4 times along with his horse trailer so they can pull it and see whats happening. They have shimed the carriage bearing, replaces u joints, shimed the rear end but it still has the problem. Could this be a trannie problem?
Is there anyone else out there that is having any vibration issues?
Ford told him that the trailer weighs to much and it is overloaded but his old 2000 7.3 dully didn't have any problems.
Thanks
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2000 F250 4x4 Ext. cab L/B , 4" MBRP Turbo back , BTS VB, WW, DP-Tuner 16 position chip, no start, stock, 60 tow, 80 econo, 80 tow, 100 performance, KCM SS HPX Line, Zoo Dad , AFE Stage 1 Pro 7, Isspro 3 gauge pod Tranny, Boost, EGT. Wood Grain dash, flip down radar detector, power rear slider.
Pulling a Sundowner 3 horse slant load most of the time.
My Truck and trailer http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3231987TsJOpH#
On the way in the mail:
Nothing...
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Ford told him that the trailer weighs to much and it is overloaded but his old 2000 7.3 dully didn't have any problems.....
If the trailer is on the bumper -then maybe if it is on a goose neck- not likely..
So does you "buddy" have an account here?? or are you speaking for him
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2011 F350 KR,6.7, SRW, 172, FX4, 3.55 ELD, Dual Alternators, Camper Package, Tuxedo Black, I didnt need the Nav package- my wife tells me where to go and when to turn
It is a goose neck trailer and my buddy cant even turn a computer on so yes I'm speaking for him
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2000 F250 4x4 Ext. cab L/B , 4" MBRP Turbo back , BTS VB, WW, DP-Tuner 16 position chip, no start, stock, 60 tow, 80 econo, 80 tow, 100 performance, KCM SS HPX Line, Zoo Dad , AFE Stage 1 Pro 7, Isspro 3 gauge pod Tranny, Boost, EGT. Wood Grain dash, flip down radar detector, power rear slider.
Pulling a Sundowner 3 horse slant load most of the time.
My Truck and trailer http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3231987TsJOpH#
On the way in the mail:
Nothing...
I am away from home right now on my first camping trip pulling a 11000 lb 5th wheel. I have the same vibration. It is a litte anoying. It doesn't seem to matter how fast or slow you take off... it does it all the time. And my trailer is a little more than half my capacity.... so the dealer is wrong about saying he is overloaded.
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2011 F-350 DRW 4X4 dark blue pearl/slate grey two tone Lariat ultimate. 3.73 limited slip 5th wheel prep/spray in bed liner. Named BRUTUS
Yea thoes trucks are suppose to be the BEST TOWING trucks around. Which it does pull the load with no problem its just the take off that has the vibration. He said he can throttle back and it quits but it still shouldn't do it at all. The Ford hot line is suppose to call him today with the next "fix" to see if it helps.
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2000 F250 4x4 Ext. cab L/B , 4" MBRP Turbo back , BTS VB, WW, DP-Tuner 16 position chip, no start, stock, 60 tow, 80 econo, 80 tow, 100 performance, KCM SS HPX Line, Zoo Dad , AFE Stage 1 Pro 7, Isspro 3 gauge pod Tranny, Boost, EGT. Wood Grain dash, flip down radar detector, power rear slider.
Pulling a Sundowner 3 horse slant load most of the time.
My Truck and trailer http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3231987TsJOpH#
On the way in the mail:
Nothing...
the 2011 have a longer leaf spring in the back that the other years. I am wondering if it is axle wrap? Might have to get some traction bars lol.
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2011 F-350 DRW 4X4 dark blue pearl/slate grey two tone Lariat ultimate. 3.73 limited slip 5th wheel prep/spray in bed liner. Named BRUTUS
This is a very common problem with lifted trucks. not so much with stock height. My new truck(stock dually) does this as well. not too bad, but I can feel it. The solution for lifted trucks was a new driveshaft that has a cv type joint in it. High angle driveline will make one for him if ford cant fix it. Anyway, it feels the same as all my lifted trucks before the driveshaft switch, just not nearly as bad. Hopefully ford will fix it.
Yea it seems like Ford is thinking all about the angle of the drive line on their adjustments. I forgot they also changed out the carriage bearing mounting bracket to a heavy duty one.
He said it wasn't to bad of a vibration but he is concerned as to what might be the long term damage to the truck, maybe wear out some joints prematurely.
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2000 F250 4x4 Ext. cab L/B , 4" MBRP Turbo back , BTS VB, WW, DP-Tuner 16 position chip, no start, stock, 60 tow, 80 econo, 80 tow, 100 performance, KCM SS HPX Line, Zoo Dad , AFE Stage 1 Pro 7, Isspro 3 gauge pod Tranny, Boost, EGT. Wood Grain dash, flip down radar detector, power rear slider.
Pulling a Sundowner 3 horse slant load most of the time.
My Truck and trailer http://community.webshots.com/photo/...3231987TsJOpH#
On the way in the mail:
Nothing...
Could it be the exhaust rubbing on the hitch hardware- under the bed??
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2011 F350 KR,6.7, SRW, 172, FX4, 3.55 ELD, Dual Alternators, Camper Package, Tuxedo Black, I didnt need the Nav package- my wife tells me where to go and when to turn
Mine does it too. 12K fifth wheel. F350 SRW.
yes...very annoying from a 60K truck. Search this forum, you'll see other comments.
Try this- pop it in 4X4. Vibration gone!
This is definitely a rear driveline issue and NOT transmission.
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11 F350 SRW PSD CC 4X4 Long Bed Lariat Ult
2011 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler 39 Feet, 14K lbs.
06 PSD CC 4X4 Shorty Lariat Loaded (sold)
Could it be the exhaust rubbing on the hitch hardware- under the bed??
Nope.
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11 F350 SRW PSD CC 4X4 Long Bed Lariat Ult
2011 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler 39 Feet, 14K lbs.
06 PSD CC 4X4 Shorty Lariat Loaded (sold)
I am curious, only 900+ miles on mine so I have not pulled our 5th wheel yet but does this only happen on take off? from say 0-10 mph, 0-20 mph etc? Does it go away after first gear, second gear etc?
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2011 F350 KR , CC , SRW, SWB , Snow Plow Prep, 3.55 EL, loaded with everything but cab lights . BOD 12/20/10
2005 F250 5.4 Gasser, SC, SWB. SOLD.
2006 30' Cougar 5th wheel, hopefully upgrade soon.
I had this same problem on my 2011 F-350 DRW. Ford Engineers had a the dealer change the carrier bearing and the drive shaft to much heavier units. Problem solved. I pull a 17000 lb. fifth wheel and no longer have this shudder on take off.
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2011 F-350 DRW Lariat Ultimate 4 X 4 FX4 Royal Red ordered 5/21 Picked up at dealer 7/9/2010-2007 Newmar 38' Fifth Wheel
Sold:Only 48000 miles-'99 PSD Lariat SRW 4X4 Banks PowerPack-DP Tuner-Wood Dash Kit-Air suspension-PaceEdwards Roll Top-US Gear Exhaust Brake-Gear Vendors Gear splitter-Isspro Gauges-Transgo shift kit tranny -Mag Hy Tech transmission pan and Diff. cover-HX kit-PaceEdwards roll top cover-Reese 14000 lb. Fifth wheel hitch-Alcoa Rims with new Michlin tires
I had this same problem on my 2011 F-350 DRW. Ford Engineers had a the dealer change the carrier bearing and the drive shaft to much heavier units. Problem solved. I pull a 17000 lb. fifth wheel and no longer have this shudder on take off.
Good to know. Thanks for the ammo.
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2011 F-350 DRW 4X4 dark blue pearl/slate grey two tone Lariat ultimate. 3.73 limited slip 5th wheel prep/spray in bed liner. Named BRUTUS
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I didnt need the Nav package- my wife tells me where to go and when to turn 
F350 KR , CC , SRW, SWB , Snow Plow Prep, 3.55 EL, loaded with everything but cab lights . BOD 12/20/10
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