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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Like the title says. Will the factory drivetrain hold? Anyone messed around to see if it helps or hurts.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Search is your friend. This has been covered a countless number of times. Took me about 2 minutes to locate 15 threads on the same topic.

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Good question. Don't know. Maybe someone will chime in with some insight.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Damn!, Thanks Thunder
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Good question. Don't know. Maybe someone will chime in with some insight.
I hear if you live in KY the drivetrain is made of popsicle sticks. Can you give me any info?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Yep, popsicle sticks n' chickenwire. How else you gonna get your wife cousin Becky and your aunt granny May to the Piggly Wiggly?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Duct tape too I heard.You know for traction.
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Originally Posted by thunder550
I hear if you live in KY the drivetrain is made of popsicle sticks. Can you give me any info?
Damn, and I'm still hoping to buy your front diff some day if it's still available when I save up some cash...I can get popsicle sticks here in Jersey lol
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Originally Posted by Stickman09
Like the title says. Will the factory drivetrain hold? Anyone messed around to see if it helps or hurts.

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