is something wrong with delay

[00RangerShavedAndDropped]

so far i noticed when i hit the gas from a stop there is a hesitation and kind of a jerk forward when starting like its delayed does this sound like more headaches to anyone never had a 4wd ranger so idk what to expect. also it has 35's on it is that to big for the stock drivetrain to push thanks again guys

 

[RonD]

This is an automatic?


Could be an issue with the TPS(throttle position sensor) or the throttle cable.
Rangers do have a known issue with the throttle cable stretching, so you never get full throttle but also don't "go" right when you put the gas pedal down.

Above the gas pedal you will see the linkage with the cable hooked up.
Pull up on the gas pedal and see if it moves up, so cable is now sticking out a bit, it shouldn't, if it does people often use "zap straps", A.K.A. wire ties, around the cable to take up the slack.
This is a good fix even if it wasn't the issue


The TPS tells the computer when your foot is pressing on the gas pedal and how much.
The TPS is located on the upper intake and connected to the throttle plate on the opposite side of where the throttle cable is hooked up.

The TPS operates the same as a volume control or light dimmer, it is a variable resistor.
So can be tested with an OHM meter or volt meter.
As you open the throttle the OHMs or Voltage should go up or down, doesn't matter which way.
What maters is that it changes instantly and there are no "dead spots" or sudden jumps, should be nice an steady as you open and close the throttle plate.
Good read here about this sensor:
http://oldfuelinjection.com/index.php?p=30


And make sure and clean the MAF sensor, it could be your problem, but needs to be cleaned now and then in any case.

 

[00RangerShavedAndDropped]

thanks man ill check that tmrw are the tires to big to be running stock on here. i hope thats the delay its weird though feels like there is slack in the driveline like i hit the gas the motor revs up and it just jerks into gear like there was play in everything lol hard to explain but ill start there

 

[Dune Runner]

Slip yoke on driveshaft needs grease. Very common and cheap to fix.