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 Post subject: RPM fluctuation at idle...normal??
PostPosted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:29 pm 
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Last night I noticed that when I first started the truck, it would alternate back and forth between 740 and 760 RPM. I would estimate about 1.5 seconds at each speed, if I remember correctly. 740...760...740...760, etc. I have the GDE EcoTune...haven't really noticed this before. Normally, I get just a little bit of variation in the idle when my AC is running. Any ideas? Temp was around 55-60F. I was actually just repositioning the truck in my drive, not going anywhere....so, I'm not sure if it would have continued after driving for a few minutes.

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 Post subject: Re: RPM fluctuation at idle...normal??
PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:20 am 
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Cold start with gde tune, mine always fluctuates. As soon as the engine warms up a bit, it goes away. Keith said it is normal and no worries.

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 Post subject: Re: RPM fluctuation at idle...normal??
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:28 am 
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Cool...good to know. BTW, how are you fitting 245/70/16s on your truck? What lift? My suspension is sagging pretty bad after 8 yrs. Will be lifting soon and trying to fit 245/75/16s, probably using Rocky Road's Rockfather Deluxe. I've dealt with them in the past with no prob, and I think that would be a good lift.

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GDE Eco Tune
SAMCO Sport CAC Hoses
Hayden Fan Clutch
Updated Litens Serpentine Tensioner
European Graf Water Pump
Nitro Rear Diff Cover w/Lubelocker Gasket


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 Post subject: Re: RPM fluctuation at idle...normal??
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:13 am 
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My crd suspension is bone stock, I did replace the front Springs with new, but didn't have rubbing issues before either. Took a pic for you, the rear has actually more clearance that front:
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I'd say I have about 2 inch when wheel is straight and with new springs haven't noticed any rubbing. But I also think this rims have a bigger (positive) offset than the stock. I think that stock rims with this tire may have a slight rubbing when wheel is turned at max in the front plastic inner fender.

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 Post subject: Re: RPM fluctuation at idle...normal??
PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:00 am 
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Normal with the GDE tune.

I got 245/70R16s and no issues.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:33 pm 
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thermorex wrote:
My crd suspension is bone stock, I did replace the front Springs with new, but didn't have rubbing issues before either. Took a pic for you, the rear has actually more clearance that front:
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I'd say I have about 2 inch when wheel is straight and with new springs haven't noticed any rubbing. But I also think this rims have a bigger (positive) offset than the stock. I think that stock rims with this tire may have a slight rubbing when wheel is turned at max in the front plastic inner fender.


Cool...thanks for the info and pics. I can't wait to get this thing up off the ground a little more, with beefier tires.

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RRO Rockfather Deluxe Lift (OME/KYB GR-2/RRO)
GDE Eco Tune
SAMCO Sport CAC Hoses
Hayden Fan Clutch
Updated Litens Serpentine Tensioner
European Graf Water Pump
Nitro Rear Diff Cover w/Lubelocker Gasket


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