Any pull class for "stock"

mongo75 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 06:24 PM

I was wondering if there's a pulling class that doesn't require all the extra stuff- weights, different hitch etc. I'd just like to hook up my dail driver and see what she's got. But I know it's probablynot to smart to run what you plan on driving home huh?

pioneer_plowboy · #2 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 05:03 PM

I don't know about where you are, but here in West Tennessee, we have tractor/truck pulls at the fair. They have the usual circuit classes with the real strict rules, but after everything is done, they have a run what you brung stock gas and diesel class. So there is probably a pretty good chance they might. However, with the new diesels, some places are requiring driveshaft and universal loops on all shafts due to liability.

Red

mongo75 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 10:13 PM

Thanks Red- I'm out in California, the gay state.... Is there really much concern for throwing a shaft?

pioneer_plowboy · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 10:18 PM

It depends. They usually make you have a 6" long tube at least 1/8" thick over each universal, and one 2" ring 1/8" in the middle of the shafts. It's not so much throwing a shaft into the crowd, but i have seen blown universals come loose from the rear end and sling shot a pretty good ways. Some places will also make you put two 3/8" grade 5 bolts in the exhaust pipes withing 12" of the turbo. It really just depends. The diesels now have gotten so stout that they are no longer really run-what-you-brung like a few years ago. They just trying to keep everyone safe, and i understand it.

mongo75 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 10:25 PM

I understand that- it's about what you can afford LOL

thorseshoeing · #6 (**permalink**) 07-18-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pioneer_plowboy

I don't know about where you are, but here in West Tennessee, we have tractor/truck pulls at the fair. They have the usual circuit classes with the real strict rules, but after everything is done, they have a run what you brung stock gas and diesel class.
Red

Same here on the other side of the state. You could run your truck, but you probably wouldn't stand a chance at winning, but it would be fun anyway.

Tim

mxfam4x4 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-16-2007, 12:40 PM

Hey Mongo! I'm Pullin This Weekend The 18th Of August In Yerington Nevada, The 31st Of August In Bishop Ca. Stock Classes @ Both Locations. Fun! Fun! Fun! CHIPS ARE ALLOWED, NO HANGING WEIGHTS, UPGRADE TURBO'S OK, NO DRUGS ON ENGINES FOR STOCK CLASS!

SR_Crewchief · #8 (**permalink**) 08-17-2007, 02:09 PM

Danny, I think your looking for DHRA Work Stock.