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How do I fix my loose Gas Pedal??

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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 01:37 AM
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Another forum topic here, I noticed that my gas pedal was loose and shakes when I hit bumps when I observe it my pedal falls halfway to the floor but I can raise it about an inch but then it falls back down an inch, any tips on how to fix this? I've tried tightening my throttle cable but it doesn't seem to tighten the pedal back up and to normal. Any pointers? I've seen people in videos using zip ties and a small vacuum hose and clamps to raise the pedal, is this smart or whats the safest best way?


Also following this guideline http://www.bionicdodge.com/Download/...Adjustment.pdf
Will the adjustment of this cable help my pedal be raised? Also following these directions I am adjusting the cable by moving the housing right not the cable itself?
 

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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 09:35 AM
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The link is for TV cable adjustment. (throttle valve in the trans) Won't help your gas pedal at all.

You need to replace the throttle cable from the pedal, to the throttle body, or use something as spacers at the gas pedal, to take up the slack.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 05:51 PM
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Yeah, ummm, that's completely normal.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 08:20 PM
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The link is for TV cable adjustment. (throttle valve in the trans) Won't help your gas pedal at all.

You need to replace the throttle cable from the pedal, to the throttle body, or use something as spacers at the gas pedal, to take up the slack.
Just some feedback! I recently adjusted my TV cable and my truck seems to be shifting entirely better! Thank you!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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They are all floppy like that, I replaced my throttle cable to see if it would pull in a bit of the slack, it was exactly the same. People put zip ties to take up the slack at the pedal but I would not recommend doing that. Its normal, just leave it.
 
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