Traction advice
09-20-2004, 10:16 PM
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That's awesome James.... is that from the Hoe?
I think I can do it myself.... I'll just save the 200-350 bucks.
This is the gayest thing ever because, though I can leave a nice mark, I just can't use it like I want to now. I'll have to pay another 500 or so to get it there.... and I could of used that to buy a 75 shot....
I think I can do it myself.... I'll just save the 200-350 bucks.
This is the gayest thing ever because, though I can leave a nice mark, I just can't use it like I want to now. I'll have to pay another 500 or so to get it there.... and I could of used that to buy a 75 shot....
09-20-2004, 10:33 PM
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That's awesome James.... is that from the Hoe?...
http://james.jaguar.net/pics/brakestand.mpg
09-21-2004, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by James B.
Derek, once you go the posi route, you still might not have all the traction you desire. You might want to look into a set of caltracs or something. I know they don't seem as cool as a 75 shot, but your 75 shot will be useless if you can't put it to the ground!
09-21-2004, 10:24 AM
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I am hoping by splitting power to the other tire will do the trick. I know I want be able to floor it on the launch or anything with just an Eaton, but I could at least take it to the strip like I intended.
I've seen universal traction bars. I know they aren't as good as some Caltracs, but they are about 50 bucks.... Any experience with them?
I've seen universal traction bars. I know they aren't as good as some Caltracs, but they are about 50 bucks.... Any experience with them?
09-21-2004, 04:03 PM
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Get an Eaton posi and have a professional install it. If you do it yourself and it's not right you will have no end of wasted time and money. IMO
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09-21-2004, 04:12 PM
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I've never had any experience with slapper bars on trucks, but I have caltracs on my Camaro and they rule! Even though you'll be slitting power to both wheels, it won't help the fact that the leaf springs will wrap up, create a loss of traction and possible wheel hop. 
09-21-2004, 05:56 PM
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I've never had any experience with slapper bars on trucks, but I have caltracs on my Camaro and they rule! Even though you'll be slitting power to both wheels, it won't help the fact that the leaf springs will wrap up, create a loss of traction and possible wheel hop.
09-21-2004, 10:14 PM
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www.calvertracing.com
They DO make them for our trucks!
They're like $320 plus S & H, I don't have them on my truck, yet.....but I want to get some! PM me if you guys want to do a group purchase...maybe we can't get a little discount.
They DO make them for our trucks!
They're like $320 plus S & H, I don't have them on my truck, yet.....but I want to get some! PM me if you guys want to do a group purchase...maybe we can't get a little discount.