rear suspension for sled pulling

rear suspension for sled pulling

11-11-2002, 03:39 PM

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Irontrader

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rear suspension for sled pulling

I'm getting a Southbend clutch installed this week, so I'm tempted to try some sled pulling next year.

At some of the the pulls I've watched I've seen some people install a plate or block between the axle and frame. This basically keeps the rear end from coming down on the springs.

I think the idea is it keep your hitch height at the maximum allowed.

So..... do any of the Dodge pullers install a temporary block or spacer to keep the rearend from squatting?

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