can you race in 4 low
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I read that some people are racing their trucks in 4 low. Is that safe, what are the advantages. I race mine in 4 high but not 4 low. I know the gearing is better. But let me know. Thanks
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I know guys have mud bogging, I have personally. But on pavement would be scarey, I suppose it depends alot on gears, weither or not you could unlock front hubs if so equipped. I did try it in my 83 chevy 1/2 ton 4wd but the 700r4 won't shift into 4th gear at WOT unless you put a valve body in it out of a Vette. That truck had 3.08 gears with 31" tall tires.
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First thing I dont think you are suppose to put your truck in 4 low unless you dont have traction. Second 4 low shouldnt be taken over 20mph. I would say stay in 4 HI and if you want to transfer more torque get a stall verter or different gears.
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Originally Posted by Mort
The owner's manual says not to go over 45 mph in 4 LO. I guess that wouldn't be much good for racing. ![The Jester](https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_jest.gif)
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my boss raced a Harley edition F-150 and beat it up to 70 by racing him in 4 low. he has an extended cab 4x4 with protec box. it can be done, it's just not good for it.
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I used to race my dads Chevy Luv 4wd in the local sand drags in 4 lo. The only vehicle that ever even came close to me was a rail buggy that had a 455 Olds on it with paddle tires. With the 4 speed manual, 4.10's and fairly short tires the launch was brutal.
As far as racing a late model truck in low, I wouldn't recomment it unless it is in sand or mud.
As far as racing a late model truck in low, I wouldn't recomment it unless it is in sand or mud.
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Originally Posted by ACDenali
Racing in 4lo? ![EEK !!](https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_eek2.gif)
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