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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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The leaking problem has been fixed with a revised seal that you can purchase for it. As far as them spinning the tube, never heard of one that has spun, but it is possible as it is on many axles. The housing can be welded to the tubes, as well as adding a top truss.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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I luv my Dana 70HD
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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I love my D70 too. YOu shouldn't have to truss a one tone axle unless you are Big Foot . . . or going air born with a 350 . . .
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rlh
I love my D70 too. YOu shouldn't have to truss a one tone axle unless you are Big Foot . . . or going air born with a 350 . . .
the man has a point...
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rlh
The old Sterling 10.25 has been known to spin a tube and leak like hell.
i have herd that you can, but have never ever have seen or known anyone to do it, i have seen it to take quite alot of abuse from bigblock/42 or larger combos
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rlh
I love my D70 too. YOu shouldn't have to truss a one tone axle unless ...
Funny you mention that. Its on my New Years "to do" list.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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Funny you mention that. Its on my New Years "to do" list.
yea but your just as likely to use a miata as a launching pad
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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pro doesn't use miata's....things more the size of suburbans work better.....
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 01:40 AM
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a miata would probably drive right underneath pro's beast before he could get lined up, wait, never mind . . . . lol.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Proeliator will probably have a bumper sticker that reads: " Smile as You Go Under! "
 
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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pro doesn't use miata's....things more the size of suburbans work better.....


I've got a buddy with a pretty nice sub but so far he throws a fit every time I bring this idea up...

miata's DO make great wheel chocks though!
 
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