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: Race fans...clamping leaf springs..Need input


FASTOYS
08-09-2006, 11:32 PM
Seems that when i clamp the front of the rear leaf springs the truck wants to spin more on the street.. Is this possible??? I was doing it for the track only and on the way to the track it seemed to spin easier...Of course on the track i will run in 4wd but it sure seem to spin on the street easier in 2wd.
Also what tire pressure works best as i have been running 30 rear and 35 front?
Thanks for the input.

IdahoRob
08-10-2006, 12:16 AM
Yes, that seems to happen with my truck also. Spin is not bad, hop is bad. Clamping keeps the rear planted, which is what you want

FASTOYS
08-10-2006, 12:29 AM
So it should help my 60fts?

wsucowboy
08-10-2006, 12:33 AM
you guys have pics of how you are clamping the springs? -Jeff

Slick
08-10-2006, 07:17 AM
There are some pictures from this thread of clamped springs.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31782&page=3&highlight=clamping+springs

ratlover
08-10-2006, 01:30 PM
I'd start 45 at least front. *** is MUCH lighter than the nose

FASTOYS
08-10-2006, 04:46 PM
Maybe 45 front and 30 rear????
My clamps look just like those in that thread.

ratlover
08-10-2006, 05:40 PM
Thats were I would start, try to aim for equal amount of bulge in the sidewall between front and rear and start there with 30ish in the rear. Keep lowering rear till you 60' slower or spin the tire on the rim