Has anyone tried softening up the rear suspension (removing a leaf or three) to see if their truck hooks better?
Suspension Mods For Traction?
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There was a discussion about ladder bars for our trucks and that softening of the suspension was a thought on how a lightning got a better launch with them. do a search
I remember that thread. ChrisHeltra talked to the company that makes good ladder bars for the L's and they said if there was enough interest they would build some for us too. There was not enough interest, but ARRESTmeRed04 is probably going to build his own for his truck. I have considered doing the same for mine, but that is a whole different project.
Nobody has modified the factory suspension in the pursuit of lower ET's?
Nobody has modified the factory suspension in the pursuit of lower ET's?
Falcon
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Rick (poolboy) has toyed around quite a bit in hopes for better traction...I believe he has tried a couple of setups. May want to ask his results.
phxpoolguy
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I got a ladder bar set up right now Chris, works great but I'm probably gonna 4link it when I narrow the rear.
Thanks, Rick. If I decide to tub it, I'll four link it too. Ill try to snap some pictures of what we are doing on my buddy's truck.
How long are your ladder bars?
Did our truck hook up better after you softened up the rear suspension?
How long are your ladder bars?
Did our truck hook up better after you softened up the rear suspension?
Sweet. I'll look forward to your feedback.
Your engine build looks interesting too. Did you do anything to the heads?
Your engine build looks interesting too. Did you do anything to the heads?
Curious on what springs you pulled?
I am thinking of trying a set of Pro-Comp bolt on ladder bars and was thinking of pulling a leaf or two!
I have a major no traction issue! But really fun to drive now!! Lol
One of the cheapest traction mods is tire sidewall, get some 305/45s (not 40s), larger sidewall, more flex, better traction and quicker times. You'll lose a tad of speed around corners but bugger all and these trucks are fine up at speed, getting them off the line clean is the problem area for most people. Lose the rubber bands and upgrade to meatier tires, still nothing like old school 305/60 sizes but it's a considerable difference. Plus, your truck looks lower and has more meat in the wheel wells. Worth a shot the next time you need new rears, or, go do some skids and order them tomorrow hahaha.........
I'll let you know what leafs I decide to pull here in the next few weeks. Do you have a link to the ProComp bars? I am curious to see what the look like.
This is excellent advice, Carl! But, where you when I ordered new tires a week ago!? :banghead:
DOH!!
AhhhhhhhhHORRRRRSE-SHlTTT!! LOL....dang it! Um, better late than never? :dontknow:
AhhhhhhhhHORRRRRSE-SHlTTT!! LOL....dang it! Um, better late than never? :dontknow:
2009-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Traction Bars Pro Comp 72500B - Rear
Might not be exact ones, but a pic, lol
They are way cheaper down there and free shipping!!
VENOMOUS1 RACING
Has Left the Room - Banned from VTCOA!
If you remove leafs you will encounter worse axle wrap than we already have!! DO NOT DO IT!!! Check this video of how our axle wraps and this is with an auto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOs6tAPQJ0k
ANY QUESTIONS?? Ask Troy about his S-Shaped springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOs6tAPQJ0k
ANY QUESTIONS?? Ask Troy about his S-Shaped springs
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If you remove leafs you will encounter worse axle wrap than we already have!! DO NOT DO IT!!! Check this video of how our axle wraps and this is with an auto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOs6tAPQJ0k
ANY QUESTIONS?? Ask Troy about his S-Shaped springs
Thats a kewl vid with a birds eye insight of exactly whats going on with axel and springs!!
Curiosity question,what if you were to take the truck to a spring shop and get one of those spring straps put around the bottom helper spring and the whole spring pack on the back side of axel and leave the front of springs??? Just a thaught????
VENOMOUS1 RACING
Has Left the Room - Banned from VTCOA!
Clamping the springs is an old trick that does indeed work. It allows the springs to stay together rather than fan out and wrap.:rock:
We still need a better solution and I am working on one as we speak.
:rock:
Clamping the springs is an old trick that does indeed work. It allows the springs to stay together rather than fan out and wrap.:rock:
We still need a better solution and I am working on one as we speak.
I would love to find a spring shop that build me one of those big single springs for the rear!! That would eliminate the axel wrap!!
They use them on lots of older mopar muscle cars here at the track!!
Arska2
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Ever heard of this :
Video Roadmaster | Roadmaster.de
The video is in german but from the video you will understand what they improve with the system
It is available for our truck
It might help with traction as well.
All the best from Germany
Arne
Video Roadmaster | Roadmaster.de
The video is in german but from the video you will understand what they improve with the system
It is available for our truck
It might help with traction as well.
All the best from Germany
Arne
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The Roadmaster essentially performs the same function as the third shock on the RC's.
Scott, you are holding out on us, Bro. What are you working on?
Why did the guy in the video have coil springs?
**edit** It looks like Justin has a couple solutions for more traction: http://jmbperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=66_93&osCsid=5a208fa72beab0063eb1c0de003dde8f
Does anyone use any of these things?
Scott, you are holding out on us, Bro. What are you working on?
Why did the guy in the video have coil springs?
**edit** It looks like Justin has a couple solutions for more traction: http://jmbperformance.com/store/index.php?cPath=66_93&osCsid=5a208fa72beab0063eb1c0de003dde8f
Does anyone use any of these things?
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