I'm in the process of trying to build a front bracket in time for Terre Haute. I have a brush guard that I wanna try and leave on. There seems to be plenty of room. Any body have any ideas or pictures I could use for a blue print? Here is a pic of what I'm working with.Thanks!!
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See if these links help.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83386&highlight=weight+bracket

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91260&highlight=weight+bracket

Nathan,

If you take the brush guard off we might have one that fits your truck.

The problem with leaving the guard on is I believe you can not be farther than 60" from center of front hub to end of weights.

Not to take away from your question, but did you beef your tie rob ends for pulling. I've broke mine twice this week using stock ones pulling any answers?

To your question JKPIPE....YES! Talk to one of the supporting vendors, they can set you up. I always have great luck with No Limit Diesel Performance. I am thinking of mounting the weights sideways Howling to get around the brush guard issue, plus maximize getting the weight out front farther. I just haven't decided on a design yet.
:help:

Justin Burns mounts his sideways.

Let me find a pic. of it-

Here is a pic-

http://community.webshots.com/photo/488217039/1488246904063210027upSsdv#

That is pretty close to what I am after. The only thing I would have to change is coming up higher. Justin has a lift on that truck. I bought all of the steel today.

1"x3" Square tube fits nice and tight in the frame rails. Just be sure that whatever you use, to slide it in far enough to get under the round tube that goes through the frame. Makes the mounting very strong and bolt or pin can be used just to keep it from sliding out.

kyle why isnt your hood closed. is that to get more air flow to shoot the smoke higher in the air. crowd pleaser):h

kyle why isnt your hood closed. is that to get more air flow to shoot the smoke higher in the air. crowd pleaser):h

I always wondered the same thing. In all his video's it is open too.

:secret:Just a guess, but probably because of clearance issues with the twins!:grd:

Its the only way to fit the 2 turbos and the Sigma pump.

It does help with smoke heightness too, Ted might of got me saturday night with smoke heightness, I'll have to rework some things.

Might invest in one of them sweet electric turbos on ebay to add height!:lol:

i bet that sigma pump's pretty sweet looking specialy with 8 injector lines....wish i could have seen that while i was at the shop lol

Sigma pump???? Whats that?


Sorry if thats a newb question.

Sigma pump???? Whats that?


Sorry if thats a newb question.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23456&stc=1&d=1155320408

:eek: WTF is that thing! how does it hook up?!:eek:

(2) CP3s can't supply you enough fuel???


Aren't the sigma pumps what the modified/open class trucks run?

Click on sigma pump:eek: :eek: :eek:
http://www.columbusdieselsupply.com/injectionpumps.htm

Never seen anything like that:eek: , pretty cool............:ro)

(2) CP3s can't supply you enough fuel???


Aren't the sigma pumps what the modified/open class trucks run?


Nope


Yep

Nope


:eek: :ro) (need the smilie that bows down to the feet)


Incredible, simply incredible. So how long til there is a Dmax powered truck in the open/modified class (meaning the next class up from the class Kyle runs now to the one with the Scheid, Rock Hard Ram, etc.)?



C-ya

Kyle is messing with you guys. ):h

what do you mean kyle dont mess with anybody! by the way kyle got some gorilla glue. goin to the track sat. see how it holds up:D

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23456&stc=1&d=1155320408
That thing looks like an inline 6 with tranny! WOW

make that an inline 8

what do you mean kyle dont mess with anybody!


Let's just say that his humor lately has gone to 100% unadulterated sarcasm ):h

there was no sarcasm or humor in my last post

But true, we're not running a mechanical fuel pump, I fibed about that. Its still common rail for now.

The hood should be shut for the Diesel X.

OK, you got me there Kyle. I give up.

kyle why isnt your hood closed. is that to get more air flow to shoot the smoke higher in the air. crowd pleaser):h

The hood isn't closed because the Crankitup guys are completely ignorant to the fact that if you want some sweet cold air flow all they would need to do is remove that headlight! In fact if you really want some added HP you need to remove the light and replace it with a shiny piece of chrome and add a Banks sticker! Both are worth 50hp each. That's why "Climax" surprises me so much, even with all that quailty Banks equipment the smoke is just terriable. Which just proves that the "headlight air-turbulence effect" is plaguing this truck.:stirthepo :flipa:

If I had a truck that ran like climax I wouldn't want to be categorized as ignorant. The crankitup boys have a lot more going on under that hood to overlook pulling out the headlight JFaulkner. As far as Banks goes, everyone already knows that Kyle is running a custom Hypertech!:lol:

As far as Banks goes, everyone already knows that Kyle is running a custom Hypertech!:lol:

he was running the most powerful box made, the sick gun ):h just call banks.

As far as Banks goes, everyone already knows that Kyle is running a custom Hypertech!:lol:

lol, close, we are running a top secret mcrat racing super duper california pulling tune:lol:

lol, close, we are running a top secret mcrat racing super duper california pulling tune:lol:

Yeah, might well as go with what works! ;)

:D

Let's just say that his humor lately has gone to 100% unadulterated sarcasm ):h

OK it came back there for a sec.

:funnypost

:stirthepo Now, we all know that Climax only runs a VA Pressure Box for programming!

Well I know this thread got a little side tracked but here is the finished bracket. What do you think??
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SWEET!:ro)

That does look badass!

Well I know this thread got a little side tracked but here is the finished bracket. What do you think??
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Very nice! I'd like to see some detailed pictures. Looks like something I would like to build for my truck.

Also, if you can, it would be better to put the pasenger side weight on the inside. (To get them closer to the driver side!) The torque of the enginge tend to pick up on the driver side more then the passenger side. I know it isn't as bad on a IFS truck, but it is still there.
How much are those weights? 80#ers

That does look badass!

:iamwithst (just kidding man! you're cool.)

Very nice!

I like the weights hanging that direction.

i like that bar.. looks sweet.. btw how do you like the new STS tires?

Thanks! Diesel Power, the tires are working out great. They are good for all different tracks.

have you compared them with BFG AT's? i thgought about trying them.

Thanks! Diesel Power, the tires are working out great. They are good for all different tracks.

Nick, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

of course i just bought a set of new bfg 35's too... maybe i'll have to give those a shot too.. can you get the 35's in those to fit like the bfg 35's?

of course i just bought a set of new bfg 35's too... maybe i'll have to give those a shot too.. can you get the 35's in those to fit like the bfg 35's?

If you drive your truck much, you will want to stick with the AT's. The STS's are made from a very soft rubber, and will last about 1/3 to 1/2 as long as the BFG AT's. And besides that, the AT's are a great pulling tire, maybe not the best in every situation, but great all around. And you will get 70,000 miles on the street from a 35/12.50. The STS's will be shot in about 25-35 thousand miles.

I have also read (and seen on one occation!) about lugs being ripped off the tires in some situations at truck pulls. Maybe it's an isolated problem, I don't know.

Nick, the STSes come in 35-12.50-17s, and new are 35.1" dia. vs. 34.6" (I think) for the BFG AT. They're a little bigger, but they don't have a squared off shoulder as the AT, so they fit about the same (tight!).

I have a spare set of H2 rims that I put the STSes on, and I haul them. They have never seen pavement ever. And I plan on keepin' 'em that way.

The ATs are strictly a road / backup tire now. No plans to go back. I'm totally impressed at how good the STSes hook. Lots of competitors here run them.

Mike, NO ONE I know of gets 70k on BFG AT's. I put mine on in May and they are half gone. Many of the guys at work get only 30k on them. If you're getting 70k, well, you're a blessed man, because that's a miracle.

Like nwpadmax said just try them out and you won't be disappointed. They really are an awesome tire. I do agree about the longevity of the sts. They are very soft for every day driving.

thanks guys.. my bfg 35's are only on the truck long enough to drive to the pull and drive home.. then they come off and my 33" at's go back on.. now i just need another set of h2 rims to try some sts's!

Like nwpadmax said just try them out and you won't be disappointed. They really are an awesome tire. I do agree about the longevity of the sts. They are very soft for every day driving.

Mat, I have been running the BFG AT's in sizes ranging fron 33x11 to 37x12.5 for over 1,100,000 miles, and the least miles I have ever got was the 285/75/16's on this truck, and it was just over 64,600 miles. (And that was a lot of spinnin' and not enough rotating.) On the 1/2 ton trucks I always got 90,000+
I am on my 13th set. (So as you can see, I am sold on there performance and mileage.)

I know of several smaller vehicles (Like the Jeep Liberty) that has gotten over 110,000 miles from a set of 305/70/16's. And everyone I have ever talked to about them claim 80,000+.
I have over 6,500 miles on my new set plus 3 hooks of over 250' each, and there is no sign of wear.


Nick, the STSes come in 35-12.50-17s, and new are 35.1" dia. vs. 34.6" (I think) for the BFG AT. They're a little bigger, but they don't have a squared off shoulder as the AT, so they fit about the same (tight!).

I have a spare set of H2 rims that I put the STSes on, and I haul them. They have never seen pavement ever. And I plan on keepin' 'em that way.

The ATs are strictly a road / backup tire now. No plans to go back. I'm totally impressed at how good the STSes hook. Lots of competitors here run them.

Mike, NO ONE I know of gets 70k on BFG AT's. I put mine on in May and they are half gone. Many of the guys at work get only 30k on them. If you're getting 70k, well, you're a blessed man, because that's a miracle.

I don't have any idea how you're doing that. Must be the Ohio roads...

I thought that to much rotation is what keeps killing my tires.:D

I thought that to much rotation is what keeps killing my tires.:D

:muahaha: :funnypost

Well I know this thread got a little side tracked but here is the finished bracket. What do you think??
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Would you post pics without the hanging weights?

very impressive with the use of brush gaurd still intact.
dosent changing tires all the time gettin old
what size sts are you guys running?

I'm running 33x12.50s. That was the hardest part about the bracket. Trying to work around the brush gaurd. I think it came together nicely, and very pleased with the end result.

lol, close, we are running a top secret mcrat racing super duper california pulling tune:lol:

:confused: my tunes been workin pretty good for me

thats a sweet bracket...and the sts's dont last long on the road but have yet to let me down in the dirt

all by the way @##$%^$&& bfg at's