A take off or launch shudder...maybe not suspension related?
#51
I have this same sort of shudder described. And I have an 08 with a 4.6l. Just started doing it about a month ago. I had the trans fluid flushed and the trans looked over they found nothing. I will be changing the rear diff fluid and adding friction modifier. My ranger had a problem with the limited slip and it did the same thing no matter if you were turning or not. I since got rid if it so who knows what turned out there.
#52
Another source of the shudder is the slip yoke at the front of the driveshaft that goes into the trans or 4x4 transfercase. I had that problem on my Raptor and the new shaft and reflash helped for a while, but it's never going to be as good as a Slip yoke eliminator style would be for spirited take-offs and high angles, which the latter isn't a problem on most trucks. Typically those can be lubed and should be often as the very nature of them slipping in and out can allow moisture and debris up there. Worth a check for those not wanting to go the route of the dealer run around.
#53
Senior Member
Another source of the shudder is the slip yoke at the front of the driveshaft that goes into the trans or 4x4 transfercase. I had that problem on my Raptor and the new shaft and reflash helped for a while, but it's never going to be as good as a Slip yoke eliminator style would be for spirited take-offs and high angles, which the latter isn't a problem on most trucks. Typically those can be lubed and should be often as the very nature of them slipping in and out can allow moisture and debris up there. Worth a check for those not wanting to go the route of the dealer run around.
#54
I have not had a problem since they put new clutch pack in my rear end. I do have issues with the computer not keeping up with my foot ie: tranny not down or up shifting fast enough but I understand this is an issue with drive by wire.
#55