Question about sled pulling?

[LanceH]

with a 5 speed manual what gear should i try to pull in?

 

[Got Smoke?]

Unless you have a dual disk clutch designed for sled pulling... ... DON'T TRY IT!



I've ruined a single disk before, and I watch countless single disks get ruined in street class pulls year round. :-laf



If you have a dual disk... . 3rd gear low range.

 

[LanceH]

thanks, got a dual disk clutch so should be good. got first pull in two weeks and just trying to get all the info i can.

 

[Got Smoke?]

rev 'er up as high as she'll go (not sure on 24V's) and ease the clutch out to get the sled moving... something told to me that has helped point your d-side mirror down at your rear tire. When you get the tires rolling get about one revolution and get out of the clutch as quick as possible. Once out of the clutch concentrate on how the truck feels and keep it steered straight towards the other end. If she starts bouncing really bad hit the clutch cause you will end up dropping a driveshaft.



I don't know much about pulling cause I'm still green myself, but I'll be happy to offer any info I have if you have anymore questions.

 

[LanceH]

Thanks for the help.

 

[LanceH]

i got one more question. how do i hook the clevis up to my truck?



can i use a reciever without a ball and put the pin through the hole or is that not strong enough? Can i use the reciever hitch? not sure how much weight there will be to hold up so what should i use?

 

[Got Smoke?]

i got one more question. how do i hook the clevis up to my truck?



can i use a reciever without a ball and put the pin through the hole or is that not strong enough? Can i use the reciever hitch? not sure how much weight there will be to hold up so what should i use?

Every pull requires the clevis to be in the reciever. Some backwoods brush pulls allow you to even hook to the gooseneck for added leavage.



My own person hitch is a piece of 2x2 solid stock with a 3. 5" ID clevis I bought at my local Tractor Supply store for around $6 welded to it. Its held up fine so far.



I've seen people use a reciever with a clevis through it, but if you could find some solid 2x2 that would be the better way to go.

 

[CumminsBu]

What class of reciever IV or V? and how heavy do the sleds get?

 

[cahammer]

Unless you have a dual disk clutch designed for sled pulling... ... DON'T TRY IT!

i must be a lucky one then single disk second year but yes i do want a dual disk clutch :{

 

[Got Smoke?]

i must be a lucky one then single disk second year but yes i do want a dual disk clutch :{

You must be..... I've seen several ruined..... still see more each year too! I also ruined a 5 month old TST Button clutch (no longer sold by TST due to driveline damage) by trying one pass down the track. 3rd low... slipped it out... . it never quit slipping :{ ... . never smoked either!

 

[Smokin_Monster]

I must have been lucky too. After I pulled with my Luk Pro Gold for two years I pulled it out and it wasn't in too horrible of shape! Wouldn't hold worth a darn but it didn't look too bad. I'm sure glad I have the dual disc now though!

 

[Smokin_Monster]

What class of reciever IV or V? and how heavy do the sleds get?

Most run the Class IV. Mine eventually broke towing a cargo trailer so i upgraded to a Class V to be safe. Sleds weigh well over 30,000lbs but really don't put a whole lot of weight on your hitch.

 

[LanceH]

What about blocking the rear suspension. I was told that i should but not sure about the best way. Anybody know what i should do?

 

[Smokin_Monster]

You would be surprised about how much that helps. It keeps your hitch height the same rather than sagging and so the sled weight can move farther before it stops you. I took off the bump stops and put an 8" long peice of square tubing in its place.