question on how to truck pull

[BigYellowIron]

ok here is the deal, the school i'm going to does the repair work on a pulling sled. Well they always take it out in the dirt field and play with it, they pull their pullin tractor, and any one who wants to hook their truck to it. I'm one of them who wants to hook the dodge to it. what are some of the things that i should do to make a good pull and not break anything. I wiuld like to out do any of the fords or the two ETH dodges. All suggestions needed.
4 hi or 4 lo, hidden weight, i had it weighed last week and it weighed 6660#, my tires are moderat tread fairly new.
well lets see what you know about this. it is all just for fun, but i would like to do good.
Adam

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"POWERSTROKE THIS"
Adam Harman
95 auto red and white #6 tst , eagle alluminum wheels. Stright pipe, Goerend Converter, vb work, 15 degrees timming,ramsey 8000# rear mount winch. Still BOMBING

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I would run low range and try letting the trans shift itself. You may find that low range second wound out would be about right. If you want to try another old trick block the rear springs solid. That is use a block of steel between the axle and the frame. This prevents rear end sag and helps to tranfer more weight to the rear of the truck and off of the sled pan. I think if you use your head and dont jerk the thing around the driveline will take a lot of pullin. Usually the traction gives up way before the driveline.
Try not to steer when pulling as the front steering universals are strongest when run straight. Any extra weight you add should be put as far forward as possible this helps the front axle to stay on the ground. Go have FUN.

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

[This message has been edited by Robert Grenzow (edited 05-21-2001). ]

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

I second Roberts reply.
I can only add the higher the hitch, the more wieght/ traction you'll have. I also chain the front for little/no downward movement. Then last is tire pressure, if you go to low you'll start bouncing= breakage.
You course can also add power by pushing your plate forward. #ad

 

[BigYellowIron]

my 6: do you chain your front axle? chain it to the frame?
Adam

 

[pwr2tow]

Big Yellow, do not use any advantages as listed above unless other people are or you will always have that nagging pain in the back of your mind wondering if I could have done this without any aid. If they are useing pulling methods then all bets are off and cheat anyway you can (I mean use advantages). #ad

Ron
P. S. No body likes to be beat, but you will have the pride of knowing you done your best. beside next time you can cheat (I mean use advantages).

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1999, 3500, 6x6, slt, auto, 3. 55 lsd, Qd cab, ISB cummins, Isspro transmission temp, EGT, Boost gauges on A-piler, before and after fuel pressure gauge, DD stage 1, modified banjo bolts, K&N 0880 with prefilter, triple trailing 2001 26RKSS Tahoe 5th wheel, 1999 120hp 1800 bayliner. 20,000 lbs GCW.

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

these are the rules, you use them the best you can, if you dont someone else will... . I don't call it cheating, but it will give you an advantage over someone who is ignorant of the rules.
I chain around the spring tower and the sway bar. 2" down minimum.

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96 4x4, 3. 54 posi, 6. 5"lift, 35" bfg m/t's and 35x14. 5x16. 5 boggers,dual stabalizers, aluminium wheels, sport headlights,billet grill, K/N 0880, NOS, Performance Diesel LPG, BD Pulling/Competition fuel injection pump,370hp marine injectors, ported head, Hx40 w/ 16cm2, 4" exhaust w/ 2 chamber Flomaster, BD copetition auto transmission and torque converter, Kenwood sterio System, Westach 60lb boost/ egt guage with warning light,aluminium bed rail covers,chrome diff covers, 5 foot traction bars,
475hp and 1050lb of torque on #2
530hp and 1140 with bullydog lpg maxed(only 55hp)
590hp and 1200 with lpg and nos
all done in 5th gear with 35's.
have a great day.
Adam

 

[BigYellowIron]

thanks guys,
i hope the sled arrives next week
thanks
adam

 

[ramman]

A question for My6eatsv8s about chaining the front end,what are you doing here?I don't understand what the deal is please explain as I have an upcoming county fair and would like more info please.