Recent content by A Ford

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When I talked to them it wasn't to ask if I needed a CDL, it was specifically trying to avoid needing one. Here is 25,600 GCWR. Before anyone says anything those are 5,200 lbs axles not 7,000. The trailers actual weight is 12k fully loaded.

I called the State Police HQ for my district. They happily had the DOT officer call me back. He was happy to make sure I was doing the right thing and answered all my questions and understood why I was asking him.

Can I use the black pipe from Lowes to build my cage with? Suspension seats VS hard shell Do I need a CDL or not? All of the above questions on any internet site always equals the same thing. Here's your answer: Call the law enforcement agency most likely to see you the most often...

Ill bet its not on gasoline. If it is then the owner must also own a piston company.

Its had one since day 1 of being rear engine. The rear diff isn't centered but the shaft gets way to friendly with the oil pan for my comfort without a carrier bearing.

Next to a 205.

Transfer case showed up today. I decided on a shorty Glide with a coupler.

ROFL. Sick of throwing money into the wrong tool for the job. 600 lbs diet. RPM's are your friend when jumping. The competition is all blown methanol and I'm too poor for all that 1960's technology. I'm already very familiar with turbo e85 engines, blow through carbs, and how to tune...

That's exactly what Im worried about when landing on the throttle from jumps in 2nd gear. I'm going with FTI's new 10" Sniper case, they make some really nice stuff. Being billet instead of cast and having a O ring on the quick change cover was enough to convince me that case is the right...

It had a built 7.3 Powerstroke. Switching to a single turbo LS now.

Lets see if this works.

Tried to post a pic but when Photobucket died apparently my forum picture posting skills died with it.

All this 1,000 HP talk plays right into my current dilemma and this will probably cause some good discussion so here goes. Im ordering my case Tomorrow and need to decide which way to go. No BS 1,000 to 1,200HP turbo LS. Transfer case and axle strength are a non issue and I dont need a...