Well, I did the wheel upgrade last year and am running a tire quite a bit
wider than stock. Based on another reply it looks like I should think about
Traction Bars.
To be honest I assumed traction bars were meant for POSI rears...not limited
slip. In hindsight...I suppposed it doesn't matter...just means the work
will be done primarily on one side.
"AlexReed" <alexreed@charter.net> wrote in message
news:3C941595.EBF3BE8A@charter.net...
>
> Well, I would say go with a tire/shock upgrade. I believe one of the
> guys upgraded and says it makes a huge difference. Otherwise, you may
> want to mess with the tires' air pressure and then theres always the
> easy but unwanted idea of just slowing down. So if a grand or so is just
> laying around get the upgrades or live with it. I dont have a grand, so
> I live with it. Sometimes slowing down. I am in hopes of the wheel
> upgrade in the next month, im saving for um. Later.
>
> Xander
>
> Jon wrote:
> >
> > Please note that, unlike Kevin's, my truck is not equipped with LSD.
> > Thanks
> > Later,
> > Jon
> > jonsdak@midmaine.com
> > The Dodge Diesel Website
> > http://www.dieseldodge.com
> > 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
> > Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and
front
> > license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jon" <jonsdak@midmaine.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Can't keep my A*& on the ground
> >
> > > I have the same problem with mine. I have a hill on my way home, it
> > > collects dirt from people stopping, I have to make a left turn onto
this
> > > hill, and I have to crawl onto it and slowly, _slowly_ get into the
pedal,
> > > or the rear end will break loose. When I'm in a hurry and forget to
> > crawl,
> > > (or someone's behind me), I spin 'em all the way up the hill, until I
hit
> > > bare tar or let off the go-pedal.
> > > Any ideas appreciated, as always.
> > > Later,
> > > Jon
> > > jonsdak@midmaine.com
> > > The Dodge Diesel Website
> > > http://www.dieseldodge.com
> > > 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle,
"BackRack"
> > > Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and
front
> > > license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
> > BugShield
> > > ----- Original Message ----- >
> > > > Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:08:13 -0500
> > > > From: "MAGNUM S/T" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
> > > > Subject: DML: Can't keep my A*& on the ground
> > > >
> > > > Need a tech tip. I have limited slip and the rear tire routinely
lets
> > > loose
> > > > when taking off from a stand still (gee I just dont know why :)
> > > > Anyway, this creates a problem if say I am taking a right turn from
a
> > stop
> > > > and the road is a bit bumpy.......the rear doesn't stay connected to
the
> > > > road very well......would traction bars help??...or is there another
> > > > alternative.
> > > >
> > > > PLEASE NOTE: Driving very slow from a start position is NOT what I'm
> > > looking
> > > > for.......this is the DML right :)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks all
> > > >
> > >
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