Competition swap
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Posi is a GM term, and is quite offensive you would use it. Ford called their limited slip TracLoc, may not be spelled right. Make sure you have an 8.8 or 9" rear end for it. Just a 2wd with big power tends to be a handful. When both tires spin, that is. The mods to suspension is all covered in the Ranger section.
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Grippy-sticky meats. I'm not pushing the 4x4 idea, just keeping your mind open to more options & idears. It's worse in a pickup, since all the engine weight is up front & the bed is the only weight out back. For proper weight transfer, get a drag racing style 4 link. Not very cost effective, but it helps launch. Check with the Ranger guys that have the v8 swap already. See how they 'get a grip'.
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Grippy-sticky meats. I'm not pushing the 4x4 idea, just keeping your mind open to more options & idears. It's worse in a pickup, since all the engine weight is up front & the bed is the only weight out back. For proper weight transfer, get a drag racing style 4 link. Not very cost effective, but it helps launch. Check with the Ranger guys that have the v8 swap already. See how they, 'get a grip'.
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Thats what i thoug but wasnt a minitruck s10 or ranger? if i.want a newer bofystyle could i dumb down the wiring harness or would i have to go older im thinking 92 ranger but i saw a convertable single cab flareside and im in love
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Tandems were the "in thing" back in the 80s to those that could afford it.
Tandems were the "in thing" back in the 80s to those that could afford it.