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Old 09-09-2007, 08:54 PM
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Pulling tips

Hey guys, there is a local pull coming up next weekend and thinking about entering my truck. What do you guys recommend for air pressure and what else might help me? I've been around alot of pulls but never actually drove the truck in one. Thanks
Old 09-13-2007, 05:19 AM
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Air up the back air down the front tighten chain wait for green light WOT until sled stops you let off dont forget to watch the flag man.
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at least 50psi in the back and take the front to 20-25 if you have air. if not take them down to at least 30 and drive to the nearest gas station and fill back up with air when done. O and make sure you weight as close as you can to what ever weight your in. and try to put as much weight up front as you can under driver seat and in front of passagner seat.
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Don't step on the brakes, let the sled stop you.
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If the truck starts to hop let off a little if it does not quit !STOP!
Bouncing or HOPING is the quickest way to kill your drive train!
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I would air up the air bags if they let you. As good as a blocked suspension. Ask around the gassers what tire pressure they are running. If lower wheel speed probably lower air pressure. If higher wheel speed higher pressure. Most gas guys will share some knowledge if they know they aren't competeing against you. Alot of the diesel guys will probably share too. Do you have a stock tranny (or should I say did you have a stock tranny?) - get my point. Have fun, don't break anything and don't come in last.

And remember - Bounce = Break!
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