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how can i get more traction.., sugestions?

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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Question how can i get more traction.., sugestions?

when i go to a 4.10 i m getting 315s in the back. Besides like a holeshot suspention how can i get more trac?? are panhard bars worth it......... anything else






ps getting new spark plugs today what ones are good?? (no nos)
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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Drag radials
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I have Bosch 4+...I think they work really well...
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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I have Bosch 4+...I think they work really well...
not to pick on you-
but those are the plugs most people have problems with- some do, most dont.

NGK or AC delcos are really your best bet
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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i thought about slicks but with a 4.10 i ll twist my stock rearend like a wet towel


anything else?
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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I hear you, but you either want traction or you don't. Tires don't break rear ends...traction does, whether it's a street tire hooking from an exceptional suspension or a drag tire on a so-so suspension. You can always just run more air in the tires or launch a little more gently. With a 4.10 gear and a gentle launch you'll still accelerate fast without risking the rear end too much. I ran 12.4s with 2500 rpm launches on drag radials and a stock 4.10 rear. The rear end never broke. I just sold it and got a 12-bolt before attempting launches like the one in my sound clip in my sig.
Old Jun 28, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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SirBeatsALot? Are you sure you don't want to rethink that name?
An aftermarket panhard bar won't affect straight line grip. LCAs and relocation brackets will.
Old Jun 28, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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An aftermarket panhard bar won't affect straight line grip. LCAs and relocation brackets will.


I think LCA's and a Torque Arm with the pinion angle set -2deg. or so will definitely give you more traction. Those or Tires are the best thing to get.
Old Jun 28, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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LCA relocation brackets, a Spohn torque arm which is shortened to mount at the tunnel brace location and at least one air bag in the right rear spring will do wonders. Don't forget stiffer shocks in the rear and remove the front anti-sway bar.


That should do it.
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