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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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Hey all,
I put some flowmaster pipes on my truck and a K&N FIPK Cold Air Intake Kit on my truck recently. It is really fast now which is great but im having trouble keeping my rear tires from spinning on uphills etc. Its because my truck is so light in the rear so im looking for some suggestions on how to transfer some of weight to the rear or an alternative solution to this problem. Also my truck is 2 wheel drive and recently I got her stuck in some mud looking to buy some tired that will help me get traction on the road as well as in the mud to help me keep from getting stuck would like to keep my 20inch chrome rims though. I know thats alot thanks all
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Thathingottahemi?
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im having trouble keeping my rear tires from spinning on uphills etc.
You probably have the stock Suckyear HPs on which don't get good traction period.
The biggest way to not spin going up hill or at all.....ease up on the lead foot. I think I've spun my tires twice since day 1 and both I was trying.
I have replaced the stock Goodyear HP's with some Cooper Zeon LTZ's. Huge improvement.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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A few hundred pounds of "stuff" in the bed will help. How much pressure are you using?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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sounds like a tire issue to me
 
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