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Old 08-01-2007, 03:32 PM
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Default RE: GST 7.7 paddle tires anyone?


ORIGINAL: robegee

is it just me who gets the front tyres ballooning on full acceleration?

As 'The Real Dogman' say, it the unlocked centre diff that let the front end wind up.
With an unlocked centre diff I found it very difficult to keep it in a straight line as it would lift one front wheel, even at high speed0, and send it off into the scenery.

I locked the dif, and traction is a lot better, but I have had to upgrade to heavy duty diff cups, Nenesis metal front prop shaft and last week I managed to kill my first pinion gear. []

So yes it is heavier on the transmission, but more controllable and faster. Sings and roundabouts really.

Saying that, I may try the 500,00 dif grease ad TRD suggests.



Anyhow, back on track, how are those paddle tyres getting on????????