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Old 03-01-2008, 12:47 PM
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i can't decide which one to go with.
post up what yall think would be best for my set up and why.
include the brand and size if possible.
i'm trying to shoot for 1.6's on motor and 1.5's on the spray.

new suspension setup idea:

front- stock coils and 90/10 shocks.

rear- caltracs, rancho or stock worn shocks, 2" drop shackles, no overload leaf, and 3* pinion shims.

wheels- pacer 15x8, 18lbs a piece.
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My truck has hooked best with hoosier full slicks. I have done 1.64 60ft so your lighter truck should do better.
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For what its worth I've done a 1.65 on full slick and stock suspension. MT 28x15x10.5
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thank you tarinitup.

Originally Posted by quicksilverado
For what its worth I've done a 1.65 on full slick and stock suspension. MT 28x15x10.5
that's pretty good!
that's the same tire i almost pulled the trigger on buying yesterday.
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ive been told the hoosier full slicks are awesome, thats what im gona end up getting, its hard finding slicks for 16" rims on ebay tho, im probably just gona order some new 28x10.5x16's new from jegs.
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mt 28x10.5x15 here
Old 03-02-2008, 06:46 AM
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keep em coming fellas!
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need more ideas!
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I really like my 275/60/15 mt et street radials.....the only thing i dont like is the stiff sidewall and sometimes i had alot of tire chatter on the launch....i cut a best of a 1.76....i honestly think my truck coulda cut a better short time with a true slick.....think il be going to a set of hoosier slicks when i get this motor swap comeplete! I think you'd be better off with slicks especially if you want to cut a 1.5!
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28" hoosiers bro... On those 15" wheels you'll have plenty of sidewall to make it hook up like you need... are you dumping the full shot out of the hole or steppin it in with a controller?


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