Maverick
10-05-2003, 03:35 AM
Greatlakes Dragaway-Union Groove, WI-Oct 4, 2003
This guy did a full boost lauch in 4x4. He had the front end straped down but the drivers side strap broke from hopping so much off the line. Left lane.
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/2874308/35084423.jpg
Made it 100 yds and parked it.
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/2874308/35084409.jpg
The result....right front bent tie rod.
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/2874308/35084390.jpg
Bent at the jam nut.
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/2874308/35084358.jpg
They did bring a portable torch out and heated it up and bent it back. It did drive away.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifEdited by: Maverick
Wickedsprint
10-05-2003, 10:38 AM
where the hell is his torsion bar???
Mackin
10-05-2003, 11:44 AM
where the hell is his torsion bar???
Peeking at you thru that octagon hole below and to the right of the yellow bump stop ....
Four wheel drive launches are wicked on the drivetrain and suspension ....
Mac Edited by: Mackin
Wickedsprint
10-05-2003, 12:38 PM
I am retarded, I thought we were looking at the back of the front tire :)
BIG DIPPER
10-05-2003, 03:19 PM
I am retarded, I thought we were looking at the back of the front tire :)
LOL......with you not at you.
Made me think about the movie Tommy Boy.
George
sdaver
10-05-2003, 05:12 PM
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MonteCarlo31
10-05-2003, 06:44 PM
Just wondering, I know there is a company high angle drivetrain out there, do they make components for these trucks? I am thinking about getting slicks when I get my truck just so I don't break this stuff.
Maverick
10-05-2003, 08:26 PM
Rumor has it that Quadzilla is working on up-graded tie rods for the 2500HD and 3500 series trucks. Should be out with-in the month.
Micheal Tomac
10-05-2003, 11:09 PM
lowered tbars and my beefed up tie rods don't mind 10 psi 4wd launches with a set of 285 BFG AT's on my truck http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
Amric
10-05-2003, 11:42 PM
What is the advantage of lowering the tbars? If it just to get the tie-rods level with the ground?
Micheal Tomac
10-06-2003, 11:18 AM
In short answer form: the front wheels won't toe in as easily
Like I said in another post, anybody try adding a couple more jam nuts.... all jammed together?
JRmac
10-06-2003, 01:21 PM
Drop the torsion bars, problem solved. We have made 100's of passes with several trucks and no-problems. (boost psi's range from 10# to 45#'s depending on truck-tires-&-track)
4x4man
10-06-2003, 07:14 PM
Hmmmmmmm
Maybe I better back off on the 4x4 launches when showing off to friends. Noticed 4x4 launches helped keep tread on the rear tires, but I don't want that at the expense of broken tie rods...
The 4x4 launches are great put you in the seat launches though!!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif
Bummer http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif
Bob