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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 01:20 AM
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Lightbulb New discovery for Truck-Trak users

New to me anyway. I thought I would pass along the info.

While "browsing" in AutoZone today, I found some control arm bumpers from Help! that are perfect fits for the Truck-traks. I bought a set that was a little more than 1/2" longer than the originals since I had about a 2" gap. Also the stud is about an inch longer to allow the use of washers or some other spacer under the snubber. They were $3.99 each. There were also shorter ones if needed.

 
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks, ASVT. I've got the T/Ts on too.

Dan
 
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 08:31 AM
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Exclamation spacers

Just a heads up.........Jay sells spacer kits for his snubbers. I know they are $35.00, but the are aluminum and very accurate, and adjustable.

--Joe
 
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:36 PM
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Well, IMHO for what these things cost, spacers or anything else should be included.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 04:44 PM
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ASVT, thanks for the heads up on the control arm bumpers. I've been inquiring about having the taller snubbers made for the Truck-Traks.

Since the snubber clearance can vary from as little as 1" to as much as 2 1/4", depending upon the trucks, I am considering including two difference heights.

However, the hardness of the rubber needs to be controlled more carefully as they get taller. Otherwise, you can get a bouncing situation if you launch hard on a sticky track. The aluminum spacers are much more accurate and repeatable, which is a plus when you are drag racing your trucks..
 
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