RE: TRACTION BARS - INSTALLED!!!

From: Stlaurent Mr Steven (STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil)
Date: Mon Jul 10 2000 - 12:35:34 EDT


Stiffer than before but I receive no more wheel hops and minor chirping.

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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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 -----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Rodgers [mailto:rodgers_ryan@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 9:15 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: TRACTION BARS - INSTALLED!!!

Steve,
Yes the S-10 had leafs in the back. The reason for my question wasn't so
much a concern about the stiffer ride as much as the handling of a large
bump or train tracks. What I mean is that little S-10 had a tendency to
leave the ground, especially on tracks, accentuated even more with the bars
on. It was something I got used to, and I was just curious if the Dak would

behave the same way, or if it heavier weight would help. There was always
one bump on a freeway entrance ramp that would lauch the S-10's rear end if
hit at 35 or faster. And without LSD, the rain and snow made this fun as
I'd have to let off the gas just as I was about to merge. Otherwise, my
right rear tire would spin, and I'd just sit there and fishtail. My wife's
car could hit this at 55 just fine and I notice right now my Dak handles
this bump much like the car. I was just curious how the Dak handled with
the traction bars over bumps. Of course, the S-10's hanldling was pitiful
compared to my Dak anyway. :)

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