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Old 04-16-2007, 04:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Caltracs are here! Installation complete, Yahoo!!

The install is complete!

I have only driven it a little bit with the Caltracs installed and all I can say is WOW WEE. I tested it hard, the same as I did after I installed the 37's. I have no shutter or vibration at all on hard take off, none at all!

As a test, from a stop I built boost, took off real hard it, spun a little then left with no shuttering whatsoever. I did this same test last week with just the 37's and B codes, it had so much axle wrap that the tires hit my side steps in the back. It made such a loud noise that I thought I had broken something. Now I have the power to the ground where it's supposed to be and not wrapping up my axle, I'm able to keep my foot in it instead of backing off.

I am going to pick up my trailer next weekend to see how it pulls now with the Caltracs. I did notice it seems to corner better than it previously did. I still need to play around with the preload settings and see what kind changes it will make.

What I really like about these is that they aren't the real long traction bars that alot of the offroaders are installing, these are short and compact. I must say, I think this is the best item (besides my SCT Xcal2) that I have purchased yet, especially for the money!

I did a little step by step with pictures of my install. If you are interested in seeing what the Catracs look like click HERE. After opening link, either click on the "slideshow" in the upper right or click on each thumbnail to enlarge.
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04 4WD Excursion
5.5 DR lift w/ modified V and B codes
37" ProComp XTreme AT's
4:30 gears
Onboard air w/ horns
FS2500 Filter system
Spearco Intercooler
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