I run a set right now, but modified so that there is only a small gap and
they sit much farther forward that normal. The thing I'm trying to do is to
get better weight transfer after launch.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom "Slick" North" <prodog@swbell.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 11:26 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Anyone running ladder bars?
> Hey Mark,
>
> Here is one thing you might want to try first...
>
> Take a pair of your basic Lakewood traction bars but, install them on top
of
> the axle pointing towards the rear of the truck... when you accelerate,
the
> snubber hits down on the rear end of the leafspring....it works real
well...
>
> Saw this on a new 2001 Ford Lightning..... he runs consistent 12:18's in
the
> quarter mile with this setup... w/ MT ET Street drag tires...
>
> Let me know if you want any more info on that setup...
>
> Later,
> Tom "Slick"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Kuzia" <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 8:21 PM
> Subject: DML: Anyone running ladder bars?
>
>
> > I considering some options right now, but ladder bars may be a way to
get
> > some much needed traction for my Dak. I am curious if anyone out there
has
> > any experience driving on the street with ladder bars? I know many
people
> > have opinions on these, but would much rather find out about
> > reality-vs-theory.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Mark Kuzia
> > flyboy01@mediaone.net
> > http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
> > 1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
> > ~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
> > 1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
> > ~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
> >
> >
> >
>
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