One Bad Dakota
Wheel hop isn't the problem its weight transfer to the rear wheels. Once the shocks are on wheel hop may become a problem but we will just have to see. The 90/10 setting rear would be only for launching on the srtip, would be a terrible ride on the road.
"See ya at the sonic on the 11th" if this is who I think it is.

 

Nayyyyy. Then My truck and me will weight the same as WYLDMAN and Beastie. OOOHHHH, I'd better duck, now................
Cigar

 

noelvm, I weigh as much as 4 80 pound bags of sand. I'll go lay in the back of your L during ur run if you like. I could start just inside the tailgate and slowly roll towards the cab as you complete your run. Thus I could also help you brake. All I want is a Big Gulp!

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1999 Lightning Black, PSP Chip, Bassani(Full), PSP Filter,
4:10 Downs, ARE, Bedrug,Goodrich T/A Drag Radials
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SVT# 2917 DOB 7-26-99
Northern CA, 98 Gold Lexus GS 400, 67 Pearl White Nova

 

I think that's a great idea!!! That would solve the weight transfer problem that the shocks do solve and the sandbags don't. I'm ready when you are!!

 

It's not just wheel hop. The springs will also help keep the rearend planted to the ground and provide weight transfer. As power is applied to the axle, the housing rotates upward which effectively pushes the front half of the spring upward, lifting the body up and thus providing weight transfer. I've seen too many good hooking trucks who just have their rear suspension sorted out right. Front shocks will certainly help with the transfer, but only to a point. Rear shocks are only a weak bandaide for a lighter spring. Even on their stiffous setting, the shocks will never be able to keep a comprimised spring under control. Been there,done that.
Tom(11s dak)-no, I'm not Chuck.

[This message has been edited by one bad dakota (edited 04-08-2000).]