4x4 shifter rises
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4x4 shifter rises
hi, every time i start out from a stop, and accelerate moderately or heavily, my 4x4 shifter that is on the floor, rises up about 2-3 inches then goes back down once the transmission shifts into second gear. if i floor it at highway speeds, it will rise up again, but only about an inch. i have the 4.6L with an automatic trans. i was wondering if something is wrong or does this happen to most 4x4s or maybe a mount is broken? im lost on this one.
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hi, every time i start out from a stop, and accelerate moderately or heavily, my 4x4 shifter that is on the floor, rises up about 2-3 inches then goes back down once the transmission shifts into second gear. if i floor it at highway speeds, it will rise up again, but only about an inch. i have the 4.6L with an automatic trans. i was wondering if something is wrong or does this happen to most 4x4s or maybe a mount is broken? im lost on this one.
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I just got the truck checked out this morning by the dealership. The motor and transmission mounts were all in place and in great shape. the sifter just does that. the tech who looked at my truck said his does the same thing too. good news 
i guess it was better to know though instead of having something go wrong in the future.
i guess it was better to know though instead of having something go wrong in the future.
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Originally Posted by keyul
I just got the truck checked out this morning by the dealership. The motor and transmission mounts were all in place and in great shape. the sifter just does that. the tech who looked at my truck said his does the same thing too. good news i guess it was better to know though instead of having something go wrong in the future.
i guess it was better to know though instead of having something go wrong in the future.
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I have to agree with SnoMan here. There is NO REASON for the shifter to move that much. Something is seriously wrong with a mount somewhere. Check the mounts that support the t-case and tranny if you know the engine mounts are in good shape. That lever should never move more than 1/4" max on accelleration and even at that only with a truck spitting out good power and hooking up good. That much movement in your drivetrain is also going to eat up u-joints.
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ill try out what he said about the motor mount. the truck has been like this for 6 months now. i hadnt ever really thought much of it before. but if it was a mount, wouldnt it have gotten worse by now? it definately does concern me though. i mean the truck used to go off road every other day, i used it for landscaping and hauling dirt, rocks etc.
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Originally Posted by keyul
ill try out what he said about the motor mount. the truck has been like this for 6 months now. i hadnt ever really thought much of it before. but if it was a mount, wouldnt it have gotten worse by now? it definately does concern me though. i mean the truck used to go off road every other day, i used it for landscaping and hauling dirt, rocks etc.
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