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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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pulling help

going to be pulling sat the 26th the pull im going to has one class 8000lbs run what you brung. so leave it in 4hi and 1st or 4lo and let it shift mind you this is my daily driver so i dont want to be too hard on her (but yet im pulling it go figure). also should i make the rear suspention ridgid a little play or leave it. also with me in my truck full tank of fuel she weights in at 6980 so should i hang the whole 1000 out front or none or just a little weight. any advice would be great. kinda goin into this blind.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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4 lo, start out in 2nd and leave it there maybe 3rd depending on track. if you have time make extensions for the bumpstop. and letsome air out of the front tires. and hang weight if you feel brave.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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how much air should i let out and im feeling brave
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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i drop my air psi down to about 20psi and hang about 1000lbs on the front,
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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how close should you put the bumpstops to the axle
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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It depends on the rules. Around here they say you need 2 inches or travel.
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