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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Wanna go to NPR Wed?
Might be real busy with work but if it looks like i can away then sure.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TouchOfEvil04
i could get two 16x8's from centerline to match the 4x20's lol. they are on sale afterall haha. 20's stingrays up front 16 stingrays in the back.
The "overstock" wheels come with a 5" backspacing.
This would cause the tires to stick out some i believe.

Centerline can however build you a rim to fit accordingly but dont expect to pay
"overstock" pricing!
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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The "overstock" wheels come with a 5" backspacing.
This would cause the tires to stick out some i believe.

Centerline can however build you a rim to fit accordingly but dont expect to pay
"overstock" pricing!
you think it would hit? i mean the 20's i'm running from em is a 5.0 backspace?
20x8.5 on a 5.0 BS
I guess i could give em a call and ask if they would work or not.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TouchOfEvil04
you think it would hit? i mean the 20's i'm running from em is a 5.0 backspace?
20x8.5 on a 5.0 BS
I guess i could give em a call and ask if they would work or not.
Do your tires on the 20" wheels have a section width of 12"
The section width is pretty much the measurement of the sidewall's width.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
Caltracs IMO does not help with weight transfer.
Stock wheels will work fine with the Hoosiers.
I too struggle with traction. I will have the hoosiers referenced above the next time I head down the track. Since I removed my overload, I now have some wheel hop and was considering a ladder bar.

Any thoughts on a ladder bar/lift bar to supplement the existing leafs to prevent wheel hop and anti squat??
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by j's01silverado
I too struggle with traction. I will have the hoosiers referenced above the next time I head down the track. Since I removed my overload, I now have some wheel hop and was considering a ladder bar.

Any thoughts on a ladder bar/lift bar to supplement the existing leafs to prevent wheel hop and anti squat??
A ladder bar setup will def. do the job.
There are some pros/cons though.

Pros: Weight reduction, ladder bars weigh less than leafs.
No wheel hop
Adjustable
Wider wheels can be used

Cons: Harsher ride
Fuel cell would be needed.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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traction problems, huh? Have a lil bit of eat.

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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
A ladder bar setup will def. do the job.
There are some pros/cons though.

Pros: Weight reduction, ladder bars weigh less than leafs.
No wheel hop
Adjustable
Wider wheels can be used

Cons: Harsher ride
Fuel cell would be needed.
I was talking about using a ladder bar in conjunction with the leafs. Do the same pros'cons still apply?
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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I'd really like to know how to hook too. I see no reason in trying to make more power if all I can muster is a 2.0 60ft.

It doesn't seem there are many 2wd EC trucks cutting good 60's. A quick look at the Fastest Truck List shows ls1 chevy silverado as having the best 2wd EC 60ft at 1.55. ap2002 has a 1.68 60ft with TXsilverardo with a 1.73. Anybody have any details about their setups?
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
I'd really like to know how to hook too. I see no reason in trying to make more power if all I can muster is a 2.0 60ft.

It doesn't seem there are many 2wd EC trucks cutting good 60's. A quick look at the Fastest Truck List shows ls1 chevy silverado as having the best 2wd EC 60ft at 1.55. ap2002 has a 1.68 60ft with TXsilverardo with a 1.73. Anybody have any details about their setups?

I think they are running Hoosier full slicks which supposedly hook awesome. I wonder if they are running some type of traction bar as well. Hopefully they will chime in.

On a side note, the best 60' I have gotten is a 1.80.
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