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  1. Ratpatator

    High idle problem

    I have a small problem with the truck idling high after I touch the gas pedal whether I'm in any gear but most noticable in park or neutral because it revs to 2 grand for about 30 seconds then idles back down to normal. I just put kooks long tube headers, y pipe, bbk intake, s&b cold air, new...
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    Need ideas for broken header bolts

    So I need a little advice on how to get the broken header bolts out of the block. Wondering if someone has had experience with this issue. If there is a thread about this already please point me in the right direction. It's the two studs that are on the back exhaust port on the passenger side...
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    CV axle issue need stock measurements

    I think I may have the wrong CV axle in the passenger side and I can't find any measurements between the CV joints if someone wouldn't mind measuring theirs so I can compare them. The problem is I have a bad knock (not the shocks for sure) in the front passenger side when the suspension drops...
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    Shock rebuild prep question

    I'm planning on trying out a shock rebuild myself. Seems pretty straight forward but i haven't seen any thing on cubic feet/inches of nitrogen that will be needed to pressurize each shock to full pressure. I just don't want to run out in the middle of everything. Does anyone know what that...
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    Power steering question

    Quick question... Does my ps pump need to be programmed? I need to have a new power steering pump put in, this is the second one, first one I did myself. Talked to Ford about them doing it so it would be warrantied. They are trying to tell me that it needs to be programmed. This is bs right...
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    Key lock cylinder problem

    This morning before work I had an issue with my key not working in my ignition. After messing with it for a few hours and using wd40 it finally started working but I want to replace the lock cylinder so I don't get stranded somewhere. The cylinder is about 100 and another 100 to have it keyed...
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    What is this: odd solid steel block mounted to frame?

    Found this random solid steel block mounted on top of the frame under the driver side of the bed behind the rear wheel. What is this for? Corrosion inhibitor of some kind? There are no wires or anything going to it. Just dead weight. It's mounted with rubber bushings but they are very loose and...
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    DTC codes p2196 and p2198

    Had these two codes pop up this morning. Truck was idling weird last nite in park but drives and ideals fine now. Engine light is still on with both codes. These are o2 sensor codes stuck rich. Since both sides went at the same time I know it's something before the o2 sensors. Any ideas. Can't...
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    Cartoon characters hidden in our early model graphics

    So has anyone else noticed the little cartoon guys hidden in our graphics ? There is a rat and a dog wearing a hat hahahah. The dog is just above the rear wheel and the rat is by the tail light. Wonder if this was done intentionally by a humorous graphic designer at Ford or a complete accident.
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    Looking for 37s that are good in snow

    Wondering what everyone thinks about their tire and snow / ice handling. Wondering how the KO2s do in the snow and ice or if there is something better, I've read good and bad about KO2 in snow. I need something in a 37in. I have grabbers that I tried groving and sipping with not much luck. How...
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    Engine whistles when cold

    This has happened twice in two weeks. When the temp is well below 0 I get a whistle from the engine that seems to be throttle related. Only does it at low rpm and low speed and only when pushing on the throttle not at idle. Is this a vacuum leak or throttle body gasket leak? Going to vacuum...
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    UCA alternative

    I found these online a little more in my budget for now and I don't really want to buy OEM. Has anyone seen or used these ? I know they aren't RPG or rouge or anything but they look pretty decent and it's kind of a hard part to screw up in my opinion. Just wondering if anyone knows about the...
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    Tire chains

    Tried on my tire chains to make sure they don't rub anything. They fit. Just can't do a lot of flexing but I feel like the truck can go just about anywhere now if it couldn't already. Any thoughts ?
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    Inconsistent idle and stall.

    Just got home from work and letting the truck idle in the parking lot it started idling funny up and down and then died. Started back up fine but still idled up and down. It seemed to have a little less power on the drive home I just assumed it was the head wind I was driving into. Do our 6.2...
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    Tire groving

    So I have 37 inch general grabber red letters and they are about 50% or little less and for obvious reasons they are horrible in packed snow and ice. i don't want to go buy snow tires that I will use for a few months and then have to store so I bought a tire groover and added some grooves and...
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    Front end clunk

    Has anyone figured out what the front end clunk on some of our trucks is. Sounds like a bad ball joint or something ... Seemed to get worse after installing fox 3.0s. Can anyone help me out or point me towards a current thread. This is really driving me crazy listening to it all the time...
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    Fox 3.0 fox shock modification?

    I have a question concerning the fox 3.0 shocks. The shock on the right is how they come from fox and the one on the left I have turned the top hat upside down to create about an 1 1/4 inch lift. I know that this is not how they were "designed" but can anyone see how this could be a bad idea to...
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    Shock rebuild close to salt lake UT

    Hey. Does anyone know where I can get my stock fox shocks rebuilt somewhere around the salt lake area or or a reputable place elsewhere that you have used before?
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    Fox 3.0 problem?

    I have just put a set of front fox 3.0 on my truck 2 weeks ago and ever since then I have noticed a clunk sound that seems to be coming from the shocks. What could this be and how to fix it. The shocks ride great but it just doesn't sound right. Ball joints are all good and have a brand new rack...
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    2011 from Colorado

    Hi. Been here for a little bit just never got the chance to check in. From grand junction Colorado but in Ogden Utah right now. Any one know some good places to run the raptors let me know. This is my baby....
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    New to forum need help ! Truck stalling- dying

    I have a 2011 with just over 95k and it has always had kind of a low idle in my opinion about 550 or so and the idle is very inconsistent always up and down sometime worse than others. It died on me at a stop light right after I bought it with about 9000 miles on it. Took it to Ford and they...
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