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Mark Kasten
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2/11/2003
17:21:07

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I have a 97 dakota with a 5.2l 5 speed. got some basic mods but i also have alot of wheel hop, i was wondering what the best way to get more traction was.



chris
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2/11/2003
20:07:00

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wider tires ,traction bars, knock 5lb of air out of the tire.get firm shocks



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2/11/2003
22:46:25

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Spring clamps (two per leaf) is a very effective and inexpensive way to virtually eliminate wheel hop.



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2/11/2003
23:03:14

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jake
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2/12/2003
00:39:28

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get traction bars...WELL worth it. the spring clamps do work but #1 not as good imo and #2 if u make some good power they wont hold up, ive seen bent leafs. i just adde3d my t bars and love em!! i was skeptical too but dont regret it. and dont get lakewoods!




Texas Todd
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2/12/2003
11:28:49

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well then jake, sir, what kind to you recommend?



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2/12/2003
11:59:20

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get cal-tracs, that's what I want

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2/12/2003
16:42:54

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Lakewood Std=NG
Lakewood HD=OK, work great on my truck.



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2/12/2003
17:31:58

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ACTIVE SUSPENSION !!! THE ONLY WAY TO GO



Mark Kasten
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2/12/2003
18:10:44

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thanks alot guys think i'll go with active suspension.



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2/13/2003
09:31:44

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I have a 99 dak 4x4 cc 5.2L 5speed I also have bad wheelhop I have axle clamps and they took care of alot of it but it is still apparent especialy on the 1-2 shift whats wrong w/ lakewood traction bars where can I get the HD versions summit has 1 kind listed for $38 in chrome.



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2/13/2003
10:04:38

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I read here that the leaf that clamps to the front of the leaf, is about the sme thing as the RM active susp. Is this true?



Texas Todd
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2/13/2003
10:14:00

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OK, I checked the website, I see the differences.



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3/14/2003
18:49:32

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ive got a 92 dakota 318 with a 5 speed conversion with lakewood traction bars and they bent my leaf springs a lot



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3/15/2003
00:39:20

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i put the lakewood HD on my 2001 4.7 3.92 lsd 5 spd. MSE. this sucker had wheel hop so bad it wasn't funny. bent the springs before i got the bars ! it stays on the ground now ! and the front end dosn't lift up so much when you launch it anymore.
best E.T. 15.605 @ 85.88 mph at great lakes dragaway. this was before i got the bars. can't wait for the track to open for the season. less than a month to go. april 5 th.



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