FLEXING a 3RD GEN: VIDEO!!!!

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Jul 3, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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texasredrider

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how can you tell the frame is flexing? I watched it 3 times and I cant tell

Jul 3, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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when trying to pull 35000 or so lbs, 300+ feet a truck can do a lot of things

Jul 4, 2007 | 12:14 AM

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PourinDiesel

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At about the 00:13 on the "pro" video look down centerline indention on the truck from the cab to the bed. You will see the line is no longer straight but is arched up a bit.
The weight of the sled and drivetrain power are fighting one another and there comes the flex or arch. It only happens once the sled "gets heavier" as the weight box advances.

The sled is directly connected to the frame via hitch. The bed, cab etc are directly bolted to the frame.

Sledpulling is not only hard on the drivetrain but the truck itself.

Jul 4, 2007 | 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TORQUE BEAST

excellent pulls. I gotta say that's the first truck I've seen that seems to be tuned well --sounds real good without pouring black smoke everywhere-nice job!

Behold the power of a CR with a Helix 2 and a LOTTA Air!!

Chris