Re: Can't keep my A*& on the ground

From: TonyC (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sun Mar 17 2002 - 00:59:30 EST


A great fix for axle windup!!!

As for the around the corner traction, just get ready to catch the wheel as
the ass end tries to come around a little.
It just gets more predictable IMO, and a little more fun. ;-)

TonyC

-----Original Message-----
From: Pukeloser@aol.com <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2002 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Can't keep my A*& on the ground

>
>I certainly agree with the wheel,tire, and shock upgrade theory and would
add
>that some fellas on the DML have installed the Caltracs system which is
>adjustable for different driving conditions. I think Mark Kuzia has this
>system on his gen 2 dak.This would eleviate some of the wheel hop, but I'm
>not sure about axle wind up. There is a company, I forget the name but I'll
>post it when I remember, that will install a corvette style multi-link
>independent suspension in any late model truck. I think it uses some sort
of
>fiberglass leaf spring system and a bigger rear size. Of couse this would
>severely limit your load carrying capabilty. Ladder bars would help in a
>"straight line" situation but would kill your handling through corners
(which
>is where these trucks are worst). Anyway, there is a whole lotta words that
>is probably very little help.
>
>John S
>



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