you might want to experiment with an adjustable coupler (not sure what
they're really called). You can get them at Home Creepo for a few bucks.
One side is left handed thread the other right handed thread with a sleeve
that connects both (kind of like an inner/outer tie rod and sleeve setup).
This could be used to give you adjustability in the angle. Just a thought.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Woodruff, Jason P <jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com>
To: DML (E-mail) <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Friday, March 08, 2002 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Is this a dumb idea?
>snip>
>To all you nay sayers, I did some math. With all due respect to SEMIHEMIs
>sucking abilities, I think the gate will produce better results. According
>to my SWA (scientific wild ass) approximate calculations a good angled tail
>gate will produce 100lbs of force in the downward direction at just 40mph.
>That's force on the rear wheels, right where I want it.
>
>Higher speed (>40) IS where I'm looking for the down force. Some of the
San
>Diego courses can be very speedy and I can feel the tail getting a little
>loose in the sweepers. At lower speeds and tighter turns I can only trust
>the tires and suspension will hold the 4200lbs.
>
>Jay W
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