6.4 General Discussion Thread

[6.4psd916]

Anyone have a picture of how they strap their front end down at the track? Or a good explanation.

 

[Rmartin-97]

I don't have a pic but I strap mine around radius arms over frame rail works great for me.

 

[Motostroker]

^^^ whs.

 

[bigrpowr]

Anyone have a picture of how they strap their front end down at the track? Or a good explanation.

It's not needed unless ur shocks are wasted. Lotta guys cutting mid to low 1.6's. But radius arm to frame is the best. I have some pics on psn from when I strapped for sled pulling.

 

[6.4psd916]

My shocks feel fine, but maybe they are bad. last time at the track, would hop super bad if I launched harder than 14 psi of boost. Best 60 was 1.75. Got some straps to try out tomorrow.

 

[Dustball8504]

How do you unplug the injector from the harness? I don't want to mess any expensive connectors up or something.

 

[jdgleason]

How do you unplug the injector from the harness? I don't want to mess any expensive connectors up or something.

There's actually a little tool for it... kinda hard to explain.

 

[Dzchey21]

Just use a little flat screw driver just twist a little don't push or pry too hard... They come.right off

 

[Dustball8504]

Just use a little flat screw driver just twist a little don't push or pry too hard... They come.right off

Thanks! I should've updated, minutes after I asked that Shane sent me a text saying the exact same thing you did. Thanks though

 

[bpb424]

So my general question has to do with my driving/steering.

truck keeps pulling left and had slop to the left w/ a small "pop" in the steering.
First I had the passenger side tie rod end replaced (they said driver side was fine) - helped temporarily
Then I replaced the drag link- helped temporarily
Now I'm having it again! I am thinking of replacing the driver side tie rod.
My tire shop said ball joints looked good. I don't know what else it could be. I have cranked on the trac bar as well to make sure it's tight.

 

[Erikclaw]

A pop? Can you feel this in the steering wheel? If there is a audible pop it would have to be in one of the joints that move as you turn the wheel. Maybe the gear box itself.

 

[bpb424]

I can definitely feel it in the steering wheel. I feel like I can faintly hear it. It's only when turning the wheel to the left. Steering feels tight when turning to the right. That's why I was thinking tie rod end on drivers side.

 

[TripleE44]

Got another general driving question. My rear end bounces like crazy between 50-55. Enough to shake the bed. I can drive out of it after 55 but it still is faint. Doesn't feel like the front is shaking, and the steering wheel stays perfectly still. Did it before I had wheels balanced, and still does it after wheels were balanced and rotated. Where should I start looking?

 

[bpb424]

Got another general driving question. My rear end bounces like crazy between 50-55. Enough to shake the bed. I can drive out of it after 55 but it still is faint. Doesn't feel like the front is shaking, and the steering wheel stays perfectly still. Did it before I had wheels balanced, and still does it after wheels were balanced and rotated. Where should I start looking?

do you have traction bars? That helped mine a lot.
after that I'd look at making sure your drive shaft is balanced.

 

[6.4psd916]

Got another general driving question. My rear end bounces like crazy between 50-55. Enough to shake the bed. I can drive out of it after 55 but it still is faint. Doesn't feel like the front is shaking, and the steering wheel stays perfectly still. Did it before I had wheels balanced, and still does it after wheels were balanced and rotated. Where should I start looking?

Mine has always done that. Lifted and lowered. I get it on the freeway mostly.

 

[TripleE44]

do you have traction bars? That helped mine a lot.
after that I'd look at making sure your drive shaft is balanced.

Yes on the traction bars. Where would I go to get a driveshaft balanced though?

 

[Motostroker]

Mine started bouncing after I installed my traction bars. I put new shocks on and if stopped. Rancho 9000s

 

[Frank_C]

Got another general driving question. My rear end bounces like crazy between 50-55. Enough to shake the bed. I can drive out of it after 55 but it still is faint. Doesn't feel like the front is shaking, and the steering wheel stays perfectly still. Did it before I had wheels balanced, and still does it after wheels were balanced and rotated. Where should I start looking?

Is your driveshaft carrier bearing dropped? Mine did something similar after I lifted it, before I dropped the carrier bearing. Also felt it at medium throttle leaving a stop

 

[TripleE44]

Is your driveshaft carrier bearing dropped? Mine did something similar after I lifted it, before I dropped the carrier bearing. Also felt it at medium throttle leaving a stop

No carrier bearing. Apparently the extended cab short beds come with a 1 piece driveshaft.

 

[B585Ford]

Yes on the traction bars. Where would I go to get a driveshaft balanced though?[/block

Did ti start right after installing the bars? If so, do you have any taper in your blocks?