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01-13-2007, 05:02 AM
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RE: Call to arms
I would like to see a 4x2 or even a 4x4 hemi try to pull a stuck CTD or V10 out of the mud.... I sense many broken tow straps......
I have seen many off road rigs at Holister. Some of the real good trail buster and rock climbers are Suzuki Samurai's with 1.8 and 2.0 VW diesel swaps. Not fast per say but with the right gearing aint nothing those things can climb. Plus they weigh nothing...
The up and coming Power Wagon with the 6.7 will be another toy. It will weigh WAY too much to be a serious off roader, but for those looking for a powerful truck to get them to the hard to reach campsites in comfort and stylethat truck will rock.
Most of the hemi stuff to me goes in one ear and out the other. I did test drive a 2500 with a hemi then a CTD. Bought the CTD. I agree with Cumminalong, the Hemi motor is fine suited for hot rodding around in an unlaiding truck, but if you want a real truck with real power, CTD hands down. Don't ya just love the LSD burnouts while towing a trailer.
I have seen many off road rigs at Holister. Some of the real good trail buster and rock climbers are Suzuki Samurai's with 1.8 and 2.0 VW diesel swaps. Not fast per say but with the right gearing aint nothing those things can climb. Plus they weigh nothing...
The up and coming Power Wagon with the 6.7 will be another toy. It will weigh WAY too much to be a serious off roader, but for those looking for a powerful truck to get them to the hard to reach campsites in comfort and stylethat truck will rock.
Most of the hemi stuff to me goes in one ear and out the other. I did test drive a 2500 with a hemi then a CTD. Bought the CTD. I agree with Cumminalong, the Hemi motor is fine suited for hot rodding around in an unlaiding truck, but if you want a real truck with real power, CTD hands down. Don't ya just love the LSD burnouts while towing a trailer.
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01-13-2007, 06:31 PM
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RE: Call to arms
If you ever do a pull off (not that I've done one 
). The key is to have YOUR hook up point higher than the other guys (i.e. you hitch higher) and stiffer rear springs (to old up some weight)
Stand on the brakes and let him get at it; he'll break his own tires loose. What it does is takes the weight off of his rear tires, because you have the higher hook up point.
Then, after you've spooled up, slowly let out the brakes and commence to draggin'.
Other than that, lower the pressure in your tires down to around 20 - 22 psi and make him buy the beer afterwards.
It's all about ground pressure and even weight distro. All the power in the world does nothing if you can't hook it up.
). The key is to have YOUR hook up point higher than the other guys (i.e. you hitch higher) and stiffer rear springs (to old up some weight)Stand on the brakes and let him get at it; he'll break his own tires loose. What it does is takes the weight off of his rear tires, because you have the higher hook up point.
Then, after you've spooled up, slowly let out the brakes and commence to draggin'.
Other than that, lower the pressure in your tires down to around 20 - 22 psi and make him buy the beer afterwards.
It's all about ground pressure and even weight distro. All the power in the world does nothing if you can't hook it up.
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RE: Call to arms
4L, it's a lot easier to control the wheel speed.
If you break them loose in 4 hi, they get spinning real quick. In 4 low, it's a little easier to control.
Just like off-roading....do you want to take on steep, slick grade in 4 hi or be able to creep it in 4L?
You don't need a ton of power to pull another guy, just traction and leverage. If he breaks loose, game over. Just ease on the throttle and let him smoke up a storm.
If you break them loose in 4 hi, they get spinning real quick. In 4 low, it's a little easier to control.
Just like off-roading....do you want to take on steep, slick grade in 4 hi or be able to creep it in 4L?
You don't need a ton of power to pull another guy, just traction and leverage. If he breaks loose, game over. Just ease on the throttle and let him smoke up a storm.