pull in Texas - Diesel Forum

redrocket · 09-30-2005, 08:08 PM

My buddy Spiecal K just called me a told me that there will be 2 pulls the last 2 weekends in October, for those of you who are interested. 1 will be in De Leon, and the other will be in Burnet.

More details to come, mark your calendars!

redrocket

MDarrough · 09-30-2005, 08:12 PM

Cool. I'm only about 40 minutes from Burnet.

Keep us posted.

Thanks,
Mark

Mach1 · 10-02-2005, 08:43 PM

I can do Burnet, Please keep us in touch with details...Thanks..

DrSpeed · 10-02-2005, 10:11 PM

holy crap...

Distance: 214.8 miles
Approximate Travel Time: 4 hours 42 mins

i need something closer to HOUSTON!!! AHHH!!!

redrocket · 10-03-2005, 02:30 PM

Dr. Speed--dont trust Mapquest all the time on how long it takes you to drive it. I know they have been wrong a few times

I will keep all of you informed as I hear more [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

redrocket

DrSpeed · 10-03-2005, 10:26 PM

well, it's in the ballpark, usually +1 hour....

damn. i'd like to make it out that far...you have a comfy floor for me to crash on? I only use about 3'x8' of space to sleep...=)

redrocket · 10-04-2005, 02:46 AM

I don't, I live in Houston, but maybe we could figure something out

redrocket

Suns_PSD · 10-07-2005, 05:23 PM

Any more info on the one in Burnet?

And will it just be old farmers w/ their tractors or will any trucks be pulling.

What do I have to do so I can safely pull w/ a lifted truck?

redrocket · 10-07-2005, 06:22 PM

Suns-
no I dont have any more info on the pulls.

I dont have much experience pulling (I have only done 2 pulls), and all I needed was a clevis, that I borrowed from one of the guys pulling. I dont know what extra equipment you need for a lifted truck. You might want to ask Dr. Speed what he did, because I think your truck and his are about the same size.

will keep you all posted [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

redrocket

DrSpeed · 10-08-2005, 12:12 PM

i'm out of town right now, but i'll give a more detailed answer when i return.

basically, watch out for axle wrap, so you don't break driveshaft joints. once you get the *hops*, back out, and call it a day. pull in 4 low, 2nd gear, and you should be pretty much good. brake stand, build boost, and get off to the fastest start you'd be willing to put your truck through!

Suns_PSD · 10-10-2005, 01:26 PM

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basically, watch out for axle wrap, so you don't break driveshaft joints.

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So I guess it's pretty much a given that w/o trac bars of some sort my semi-high hp lifted truck (5" blocks) is going to hop?

How would I deal w/ my hitch not bending if I were to use a drop hitch? Or would I just use a straight hitch to prevent that from occuring?

Interested...