hhmmm...
by sayin' you have 31" tires I assume you have a 4x4 with the Tire and
Handling package? If so, you will do good with just stiffer shocks all
the way around. The hopping you described is pretty characteristic of
trucks, especially something with the monstrous torque like a Dak. IMHO I
would try the conventional, easy to do stuff like shocks that can always
be taken off if they suck =)
that's how I would do it anyway =)
-mike d.
btw- you wouldn't happen to arrange Jazz would ya'?
On Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:08:41 -0600 (MDT) michael crotty
<michael.crotty@m.cc.utah.edu> writes:
>
>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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