Setup ???

[AdaMax]

I am normally a sled puller but I want to take my truck to the track this fall and see what it will do .

Other than loosing as much weight as possible what is the best advice you guys can give me on setup and leaving the line ? and also should I run my locker engaged ?

 

[jnieberlein]

no on the locker ( I am assuming this is your front locker)

hold the break and build a lil boost then launch, play with it until you are comfortable, staging off of a light is way harder then truck pulling, I am only a novice racer, usually I light one bulb and wait on the other guy to light one or both his bulbs and then as I am building boost "bump" into the second bulb try not and blow thru my breaks and leave on the third yellow, most of all have fun

 

[AdaMax]

What about chassis setup . I will be running 285 75 16's what should I run for tire psi .

does everyone lower the front end to level on the shafts ?

 

[Ryan T]

Lower the t bolts until they are level and try 35 psi all around, 8lbs-10 lbs boost.

 

[Iowadmax]

Y wouldn't you run the locker? I just installed my front elocker and it was way smoother on the pulling track, I would have to think it will help racing too.

 

[TLyons90]

As stated somewhat, I would drop your t bar bolts down as much as possible, air your tires down to 25 in the rear and 30 in the front, launch at 10-15 psi depending on your mods, and let her eat!

 

[x MadMAX DIESEL]

leave the line like your drag racing. I wouldn't dick around with trying to come out soft, usually ends up coming out alot softer then you expect when you try that

 

[Chevy1925]

I would run the locker

 

[Fastorange]

adam, let me know when your ganna go... truck should be alive this weekend

 

[Stingpuller]

Racing

I would NOT run the locker! It doesn't work drag racing. been there and done that. Run the front tires 3 to 5 pounds higher than the back. Leave at 10 to 15 pounds. You just need to try different stuff it depends on the turbo and high quick it lights. Have fun.

 

[AdaMax]

Jeff are you gonna be at National Trails any friday evenings this fall ?

With your expertise on the subject I sure would like to pick your brain a little bit . This sled pulling is getting pretty carried away , I might have to join you drag racing guys .

 

[Stingpuller]

Racing

Yes I should be there on most fri nights. It's normally a good time playing around.