Dakota HANDLING

From: michael crotty (michael.crotty@m.cc.utah.edu)
Date: Wed Jun 16 1999 - 16:08:41 EDT


Hi all, been lurking for months, have a question.

I seek an auto/truck handling textbook. I want to know everything, the
local bookstores have been unable to help me.

Since I probably won't find one,I have two percieved problems with
handling.

At 70mph if I hit a bump the truck floats a bit. I'm thinking probably
thicker torsion bars, or possibly different shocks (although I'm not sure
what qualities these shocks should have). What do you guys think? Both?
Depends?

If I hit a bump in a corner the rear end wants to walk away. Again torsion
bars would make the front stiffer RELATIVE to the back, which I think
would help, right? Coils would help, but are not practical, I think.
Someone mentioned a mr Gasket spring clamp helping with hopping. I'm
curious what it clamps and how it would make a difference? I guess
traction bars would help but I don't want to give up any clearance. I've
got big bouncy 31' tires, more metal in the wheel area may also help (if I
can arrange it) right?

Thanks!
mike
99 RC manual 318 crank windows ;) cap

michael.crotty@m.cc.utah.edu



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