Throttle spring replacement

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OK next question for our panel of experts. My trucks bucks sometimes at around 45 mph while accelerating and pulling the 5th wheel RV. The cable looks fine and I think it is the newer style with the plastic sheve to prevent frayiing. The pedal doesn't feel as stiff as it used to so I am thinking time for a replacement spring.

Are there different ones that are stronger? And is a real pain to change them out?

Thanks again, Roger

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'98 12V 3500 Dually Std Cab, Auto, 3. 54, Banks Stinger Plus, Sun Coast TC. BD valve body, BD Pressureloc

 

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Roger,

It may not be your throttle spring. Check to see if the "kick down" cable and the spring on the transmission lever is ok.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

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The last spring set I got had the ends covered with plastic. Maybe they will wear longer? The are easy to change.

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. ,675ft. lb. TST, AFC spring kit,215hp. injectors, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D. , CenterForce Dual Friction clutch.
Eastern PA.

 

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Yep, & mine only did it towing the 5'er & up-hill. There is a linkage kit that Dodge will change under warranty. I don't have the receipt in front of me, but they have it. Fixed, end of story. #ad


The only down side is the mucho stronger pedal effort. I'll just bet that if you remove the single spring on the linkage, measure it & get a stiffer one from your local Pep-Boys, same length, it'll fix it. It's a wimpy spring. Go out & manually do the linkage. It's way too easy.

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I found a spring hanging on mine. Unhooked the good end and took it down to the local parts house and bought one that was slighly shorter and it was a cut to fit. Bent it where it needed and cut the excess off. Works great sofar. #ad


Mac

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95 Ram 2500 Auto Std Cab, Cat & Muffler Fell off, 125,000 miles.
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Roger, mine did that about half way thru 3rd gear. DC fixed it in warranty - tsb 18-29-97. After the tech finished,we went for a ride and it was cured. He said the fix included different bellcranks and springs. Craig

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Airlift, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!