First time out with the Gibbs truck
#13
I've been considering 4.10s. But I don't wanna just spin, esp. once the Maggie goes on. Nor kill my mileage. You probably can't pass a gas pump. Either cause of the 5.13s or the whole pkg.
If I was stayin N/A, I think I'd certainly give 4.10s a try.
I've been on the fence on this, but when the Radix goes on, I'll be better able to judge. Decisions.
But I would love to pull the fronts off the ground.
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I am running a T56 and a 31.5 tire on the street, so it makes the 5.13 a 4.10. I actually get 19.2 mpg on the freeway and 15.7 in Houston traffic. If your wheel and tire package is right, then your final gear can be aggressive..
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Something I thought about; after I took it to the track and some hard launches, I had an issue with the bolts backing out on the tru-trak. They were bolts that hold the unit together. They probably got stretched due to the torque load. They started backing out and striking the diff housing and shearing them off. After about the 3rd abrupt jerk and noise I pulled the cover. I thought the first couple were just bumps in the road but knew I didn't hit a bump the 3rd time.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
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Something I thought about; after I took it to the track and some hard launches, I had an issue with the bolts backing out on the tru-trak. They were bolts that hold the unit together. They probably got stretched due to the torque load. They started backing out and striking the diff housing and shearing them off. After about the 3rd abrupt jerk and noise I pulled the cover. I thought the first couple were just bumps in the road but knew I didn't hit a bump the 3rd time.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
I replaced them with new grade 8 machine bolts and red-locktite'd them in. Something worth inspecting after a couple track visits. Drilling holes through the heads and using tie wire between them all (military style) may be needed.
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