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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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bounce going down the track

This question pertains to truck pulling. the problem is on the truck starts going down the track is developes a terrible bounce which appears to start at the back of the truck. the back suspension is all but soild. i have been told that the problem lies in the front springs (which are highboys) b/c they are too stiff. does anyone have any suggestions on what other reasons might cause this.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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Could it be worn out shocks? I had this same problem on my truck a few years ago when I pulled with it. I replaced the shocks and the bounce went away.
 
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bounce going down the track

Could it have something to do with tire pressure in back? I'm wondering if the pressures are perhaps low enough to let the tire act like a spring, causing the rear of the truck to start bouncing. Or perhaps the same effect from too much pressure?

I don't really know anything about pulling trucks (although I would like to learn). I'm just throwing that out of left field.
 
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