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Old 07-21-2011, 04:53 PM
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pulling problems

i pulled my truck last night for the first time and it wheel hopped bad what should i do these a video
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https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...road-f108.html try posting this here
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thanks for all advise
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looks like your rear suspension is wayyy to soft. most of the heavy puller trucks have like alot of leafs on the back
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ya i didnt know im going to make some bump stop for the back and chain the front and fix the drive shaft thank
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Bump stops are not going to help axle wrap. You are going to need ladder bars or something similar.
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i have ladder bars
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Sometimes the operator is bouncing up and down contributing to the bounce LoL.

Need to lift and get the truck stabel then hammer down. Break to much stuff when it bounces. Like CS said need more leafs too.

Take another video next pull for us to watch!
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im going to make stops for the back and chair the front and try again i think next sunday is the next pull and i try letting off to help it but i has nervous and let all the way off and got under the turbo but it has still fun
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Get your hitch point more towards the front of the truck, Tighten all spring eye bolts TIGHT, Block it or add leaves. And leave the front alone till you get the rear figured out.
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ok i think ill try that only put the stops in the back what about tire psi i ran 45 in the front and 35 in the back
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Well thats a big part of your problem, I dont give much tire pressure secrets out but I NEVER go under 50 on the rear. On the front you can drop a decent amount.
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ok see i didnt have a clue that has my first pull thanks for the input i hope i do better at the next pull and can see what it will do
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I don't think it likes the Ford body. Looks like its trying to buck it off!
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thats funny this winter i think im going to look for a first gen to put it in i like them more kind of miss my old truck but for now im going to make it work i hope


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