What Do You Think I Will Run In the 1/8th?

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

ramhunter9 said:
ever think of making her lighter ? maybe loose the tail gate and do some fiber work ?

I am thinking about pulling off the tow hooks on the front and the skid plates. Don't really have use for either of those parts. Other than that, there isn't much I can pull off. I guess taking the tool box out might help too.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

those things may work . you ever do a run with the tail gate off or down to see what the difference would be ?

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

ramhunter9 said:
those things may work . you ever do a run with the tail gate off or down to see what the difference would be ?

Not yet, but I do want to see what kind of difference it would make to take the tailgate off. I took it off once when I installed the roll pan and it is pretty hefty.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

Worth a shot IMO ... start a new trend ... no tail gate = truck go fast

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

ramhunter9 said:
Worth a shot IMO ... start a new trend ... no tail gate = truck go fast

I think I read somewhere that the tailgate is about 50 pounds.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

that will cut of 1/10 of the time

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

The tow hooks and skid plates are definitly coming off, I never use them anyway. Guess I could sell them and put the money toward some other mods.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

ya they will sell quick on here . whats the info on the plates ?? might take them off your hands and fab them to my truck , cause ya know 8k plus pounds isint heavy enough for me i need more weight

truckin151 · Aug 13, 2010

Remove the tailgate, spare, rear seats, front sway bar and do a run. However traction to the rear without some weight back there may hinder your times if the tires dont stick.

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

ramhunter9 said:
ya they will sell quick on here . whats the info on the plates ?? might take them off your hands and fab them to my truck , cause ya know 8k plus pounds isint heavy enough for me i need more weight

It is the bar type that is about two feet wide. I can get you a pic of them if you want.

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

truckin151 said:
Remove the tailgate, spare, rear seats, front sway bar and do a run. However traction to the rear without some weight back there may hinder your times if the tires dont stick.

See, I was dumb today bc I forgot to put it in 4wd before I launched. I always get good traction and better times with it in 4wd. So if I launch in 4wd hi after the weight reduction I think it will hook up.

truckin151 · Aug 13, 2010

You lucky 4wdr guys, I spin all over the place on hard launches.... that will be taken care of shortly though.

Can you do a full run in 4wd HI?

Silverbullet08 · Aug 13, 2010

truckin151 said:
Remove the tailgate, spare, rear seats, front sway bar and do a run. However traction to the rear without some weight back there may hinder your times if the tires dont stick.

just my opinion but removing that stuff is dumb bc your not gonna be on the street about to race somebody and be like hold on i have to remove these parts to get fast lol

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

truckin151 said:
You lucky 4wdr guys, I spin all over the place on hard launches.... that will be taken care of shortly though.

Can you do a full run in 4wd HI?

I am pretty sure it shouldn't be a problem, I have enough straight road to do the full 1/8 in 4wd before I hit a curve.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

Off_Road_Teacher said:
It is the bar type that is about two feet wide. I can get you a pic of them if you want.

ya if you think it will work . keep in mind if its build around a IFS it probably wont work on a SFA but worth a shot . so sure send me a pic

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

Alright, I will get you a pic. I will try to get one tomorrow but can't make any promises bc we are headed to the beach tomorrow morning for the week.

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

no big deal just when ever bud

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

Will do.

Back to the weight reduction talk, having a full tank of gas probably didn't help either. What does gas weigh, something like 8 pounds per gallon?

ramhunter9 · Aug 13, 2010

i dunno but its heavy , i fill my 3 gallon gas can and its about 20 pounds if i guessed

Off_Road_Teacher · Aug 13, 2010

Good guess, I looked it up and it is a little over 6 pounds per gallon.

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