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April B/S thread
Diesel Van Enthusiast
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How can an existing axle weight rating be increased?
How can an existing axle weight rating be increased?
No, I don't want to swap out the axle assembly.
I presume steel is welded down the length of the axle tube to stiffen it.
I recall seeing differential covers that had threaded bosses to take some sort of tie-rod.
But I don't think that arrangement increases GVWR.
And too, I don't have room for such bars due to the rear torsion bar and the front steering linkages.
No, I don't want to swap out the axle assembly.
I presume steel is welded down the length of the axle tube to stiffen it.
- Pictures?
- Web links?
I recall seeing differential covers that had threaded bosses to take some sort of tie-rod.
But I don't think that arrangement increases GVWR.
And too, I don't have room for such bars due to the rear torsion bar and the front steering linkages.
Post Fiend
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Island Dragway
All competitors must have a SNELL approved helmet. Must be m2000, m2005, or m2010 nothing else. (those are SNELL approval things)
Any helmet that doesn't pass tech will be confiscated until the end of the event.
All competitors must have a SNELL approved helmet. Must be m2000, m2005, or m2010 nothing else. (those are SNELL approval things)
Any helmet that doesn't pass tech will be confiscated until the end of the event.
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Your the one commenting on needing "private time". I don't want to cramp your style or anything. Plus I don't want to leave at midnight on Saturday again.
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My center console flips up. And I've got an 8 foot bed. Nuf said.
