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My buddies got a 24 valve cummins short bed extended cab. hes stock and straight piped. I have a 95 f-250 stroker with 14.7k mod, 4.7k oil temp mod, 6637, and straight piped. He wants to hook bumpers in 2 wheel and then 4 wheel drive. We will be pulling on a gravel/clay mixed farm driveway. Who do you think will when? Is there any suggestions on how I should drive while pulling him?
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start slow, you dont want to lose traction!
basically, this is the usual situation: heavier wins.
with a crappy driver, that can change.
Also, depending on chain length, a higher hitch can be an advantage, because you remove some weight off their tires, and put it on yours.
if he breaks traction, slowly lay on the skinny pedal, and you've got him...
first jerk is also an advantage, if done right.
basically, this is the usual situation: heavier wins.
with a crappy driver, that can change.
Also, depending on chain length, a higher hitch can be an advantage, because you remove some weight off their tires, and put it on yours.
if he breaks traction, slowly lay on the skinny pedal, and you've got him...
first jerk is also an advantage, if done right.
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ok i know i have him on weight cause one i naturally have a v8 and 2 i'm a long bed. i dont want to jerk too hard though might break the poor dodge. i thought about spool up to 1500 and slippin the breaks so i dont lose traction but have the rpm's. what do you think?
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yea i could take some off my oliver. hes got a fuel tank and a fifth wheel anyways so i need to even up some
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ya, i'd say that sounds good. Do you have an LS? that could be an advantage, if it's working well...
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ya, you should be good! looks like you have almost 2000lbs on him...
Thats based on: 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Specifications | Used 1999 Ram 2500 Specs at Automotive.com
They state dodge ram curb weight as 2585KG, which is roughly 5700lbs. you should be around 7700-7800lbs. I think thats based on the V8 gasser... i'll keep looking
Thats based on: 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Specifications | Used 1999 Ram 2500 Specs at Automotive.com
They state dodge ram curb weight as 2585KG, which is roughly 5700lbs. you should be around 7700-7800lbs. I think thats based on the V8 gasser... i'll keep looking
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Sounds like a good way to screw up your truck to me- broken chains lashing the side of your rig, screwed up rear ends... won't catch me doing that crap in my truck. If you really want to see who has more power, stop at the bottom of the hill with 5 tons of hay on a trailer and see who gets to the top fastest.