Re: 2nd gear wheel spin

From: Kane V Turner (nfs4456@panther.ferrum.edu)
Date: Wed Jul 09 1997 - 12:54:13 EDT


On Wed, 9 Jul 1997, Sam Parthemer wrote:

> Sam '95 SLT Dakota
> http://www.users.cts.com/king/s/samp/
>
> ----------
> > From: Kane V Turner <nfs4456@panther.ferrum.edu>
> > To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > Subject: Re: 2nd gear wheel spin
> > Date: Wednesday, July 09, 1997 07:22 AM
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 9 Jul 1997, Denis Baldwin wrote:
> >
> > > > Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 00:02:26 -0400 (EDT)
> > > > From: Kane V Turner <nfs4456@panther.ferrum.edu>
> > > > To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > > > Subject: 2nd gear wheel spin
> > > > Reply-to: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > >
> > > > I don't know about every body else, but every time I shift into 2nd I
> get
> > > > a timelosing wheel spin. What could I do to get rid of it.
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Kane
> > > > 1997 4*2 Dakota Sport reg. cab 3.2 no SG 5.2liter, K&N FIPK
> > >
> > > Is it just 2nd gear? Have you tried a different tire set? What do
> > > you have for down-pressure?
> > >
> > > Denis
> > > >
>
> Get the sure-grip/anti-spin differential. You'll still get some 2nd
> gear wheel spin (I get 3rd gear chirp with a 3.90 rear end!), but it will
> only
> be brief (plus you'll pull much harder in 1st gear).
>
> Other than that, go to a wider tire (more rubber on the ground).
> I have 215-75's for street, and 255-60 for play...
>
>
> Sam '95 SLT Dakota
> http://www.users.cts.com/king/s/samp/
>
>
How much will it cost to buy a Sure Grip rear end with 3.90 gears?
Kane
1997 Dakota 5.2liter, K&N FIPK

 



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