6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008 Super-Duty trucks. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
Finally got around to setting up my Pullrite Super 5th hitch to pull our 5th wheel trailer this weekend. When I hook up the trailer and drop all of the weight into the bed and onto the hitch, the bed squats a couple of inches, just to where the truck is level, and not quite touching the aux. springs. When I begin to pull off, I get a small amount of shudder in the driveline for a few seconds until I get the truck rolling good. I only feel it when the truck starts to roll, then it smooths out....
Is this something that I should have looked at, or should I not worry about it? When I crawl underneath, it looks as if some adjustment in the angle needs to be made, but I'm worried if it its adjusted too much, then I will have even more shudder when the trailer is not hooked up. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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2008 F-350 6.4 Job 1 SRW LWB 4x4 Lariat Crew Cab, Dark Blue Pearl/Pueblo Gold, With all options except the tailgate step and cab clearance lights.
I eliminated completely all shutter that I had on my 04 Ex by installing a set of Caltracs. See my last post in the thread I linked below, I hooked up my trailer this past weekend and shutter is gone! The thread has a link to pictures of the Caltracs installed on my Ex.
I have also experienced a small amount of shudder, however I will wait to see how it developes before I get into a big fix. If it becomes to much of a problem I will get the dealer involved while it is still under warranty.
Good luck.
DRDON
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2008 F350 Lariat CC PSD 2WD Auto. 172" Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic/Pueblo Gold 5"Chrome CabSteps Camper Pkg. HD Alt. Tow Command Upfitter Switches, 25K Air Safe Hitch, Retrax Cover, Timbrens, WOLO 120 db air horn, and more.
2007 Ameri-Camp Summit Ridge Reserve 40' 5th wheel trailer, 3/Slides, chrome wheels, Mor-ryde suspension, dual A/C, theatre system, solid surface counter tops, king bed, power jacks front/rear, 50 AMP service, sealed underside, heated tanks and more. MY PICTURES: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/558384049kmtqSi
There is also the possibility (probably remote) that it could be caused by the torque convertor.
Diesel Jay is probably a lot more qualified to answer that one.
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2008 F350 SRW CC Lariat,6.4,20 inch wheels, Spray in Boxliner,Retrax Roll top cover, Bluetooth, Warn Transformer with M12000 winch and SST Cover,HID Lights, Dual 150 watt Daylighters.5 inch Magnaflow exhaust. etc.
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