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12-05-2010, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yonkers, NY
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Truck control on highway curves
I have a restored 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2x4 single wheel PickUp Truck. My dad bought it in 1984 and I had it restored last year- body work, paint, interior, brakes, suspension, engine maint, etc.
My dad & I usually drive the truck around town but this weekend i took a few highway trips. Im used to driving a sports car that whips around turns. I drive the truck at speed limit or 5 -10 mph above and slow down around turns. Just wanted to know how u guys handle these trucks around sharp truns & curves on the highway because I can definetly feel the heavy metal ad weight when Im driving this beast of a Pickup Truck compared to my lighter/lower sports cars. Thanks |
12-05-2010, 09:03 PM | #2 |
Here kitty kitty kitty
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Perrysville, IN
Posts: 548
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Re: Truck control on highway curves
Your driving a 1-ton truck, I don't know if you can make it handle alot better if you want to maintain the 3500 benefits of hauling/towing. I would like to know if someone has made this work though. It would be awesome to have the best of both worlds!!! Good luck with the response bro!
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12-05-2010, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington
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Re: Truck control on highway curves
If the corner says 60 I will do it at 65ish in my truck.. lifted 84
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12-05-2010, 09:13 PM | #4 |
BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Re: Truck control on highway curves
I definately slow down. I know the limits on my tires. Truck weight will easily push it out. The polygraphite bushings, large antisway bar and traction bars have little sway in them.
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12-05-2010, 09:26 PM | #5 |
Gettin It One Pice At A Time
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: everett, washington
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Re: Truck control on highway curves
yup, know what you are driving. your truck aint no sports car. and so you have to drive it as such.
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