Off-Road Question
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From: Galax, Virginia
Off-Road Question
I have noticed that the spring rate of the accelerator is very soft. This is certainly not a problem with on-road driving. Yet in off-road excursions, it becomes quite a pain. When the truck undergoes rebound and compression going over bumps, it is very hard to maintain steady throttle application. This leads to "rocking" the head of your passenger back and forth as the truck lunges forward and then slows. My previous trucks, mostly Chevy's, did not exhibit this trait. Does anyone have a solution to this problem? <br><br>By the way, I do not want it to sound like I do not like my Cummins. This is the only fault I have found with it so far!!!
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From: Graham, WA
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I did not buy my truck to take it off road. I have other toys for that 
<br>However, to each, their own. How's about adding a secondary spring to stiffen the pedal?<br>I fully understand that the problem you are alluding to can be quite a heart/parts breaker if not addressed.<br>Good Luck
<br>However, to each, their own. How's about adding a secondary spring to stiffen the pedal?<br>I fully understand that the problem you are alluding to can be quite a heart/parts breaker if not addressed.<br>Good Luck
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Some of us don't have a choice -- I bought mine partly to haul building materials up a five-mile jeep track in summer.
I haven't noticed a problem with my own pedal spring -- it seems nice and firm off-road. Spring replacement needed, maybe? Or -- I know this doesn't sound much of a suggestion, but try adjusting your seat forward or backward slightly to change the leverage of your right knee and ankle for more control. Believe it or not, it's worked for me in some Jeeps and Scouts.
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edit: Ya know what? Just occurred to me as I read this -- you've got a 4.10, and I've got the 3.55. Wonder if your gear set makes your truck more "sensitive" to this sort of thing?
I haven't noticed a problem with my own pedal spring -- it seems nice and firm off-road. Spring replacement needed, maybe? Or -- I know this doesn't sound much of a suggestion, but try adjusting your seat forward or backward slightly to change the leverage of your right knee and ankle for more control. Believe it or not, it's worked for me in some Jeeps and Scouts.
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edit: Ya know what? Just occurred to me as I read this -- you've got a 4.10, and I've got the 3.55. Wonder if your gear set makes your truck more "sensitive" to this sort of thing?
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From: Graham, WA
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Actually, adjustment of angle is an excellent suggestion.<br><br>JC, were your other trucks a gassers? The diesel is much more sensitive to small throttle inputs.<br><br>Another thought would be a side rest for the throttle foot. When used, you can roll your foot onto pedal, instead of merely pushing. Much better control thru the first half of travel. Works in the desert racer.
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I know what you're going through. 
<br><br>My 99 has a very touchy pedal when taken offroad. What I did to fix the problem is use a higher gear than you think is required. For instance if you're going across a field and are in 2nd gear (most of the time with 4:10s ) up shift to 3rd and you will be able to control the throttle better. Or you can just leave it in 1st and get out and walk beside the truck. ;D<br><br>It just takes some getting used to, and the rolling of the foot like suggested will also help as well.<br><br>Good Luck<br><br>DB
<br><br>My 99 has a very touchy pedal when taken offroad. What I did to fix the problem is use a higher gear than you think is required. For instance if you're going across a field and are in 2nd gear (most of the time with 4:10s ) up shift to 3rd and you will be able to control the throttle better. Or you can just leave it in 1st and get out and walk beside the truck. ;D<br><br>It just takes some getting used to, and the rolling of the foot like suggested will also help as well.<br><br>Good Luck<br><br>DB
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Thanks guys. I will experiment with different seat positions and "rolling" on to the throttle. I am beginning to think that the 4.10 is a hair to deep. Now if I can just convince my father that we need an under/over-drive system....
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JC, this may be a bit steep for a fix but I'll say it anyway...... I have a PS high-idler on my truck, it's basicly a hand throttle when off road, pick a gear, and turn the reostat (sp?) to the desired rpm, works like a charm. BTW, that was not the reason I bought the high-idler, just one of the benifits of it.<br><br>Later, Rob
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