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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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so im sure this has been asked a bunch but im looking to hook to a sled for the first time this year,real excited about it, and i was wondering if you all had any tips for someone who has never hooked before, anything would be appritiated
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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what DD clutch do u have? if u have the street clutch, i would advise not doing it
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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Yeah, it is the street double, i wasnt planning on pulling alot on that clutch, but the way everyone talks once you pull one time your hooked
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by whitelightning19
Yeah, it is the street double, i wasnt planning on pulling alot on that clutch, but the way everyone talks once you pull one time your hooked
how true that is ... at the start try not to slip the clutch as much as possible. any idea on what gear your gonna run?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Ok thanks, i planned on pulling in 4low 3rd gear, thats what people around here have told me.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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what size tire are you gonna run?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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well right now i have 235 streeet tread michelins on it, what tires r best to pull with?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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im running mastercraft on the back.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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the street DD dont like truck pulling. it messes up the rubber silencer pieces.

do u have 3.55 gears or 4.10s? if ya have 4.10s, pull 4 low. 3.55's 3rd low
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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3.55's, on the pulling tires do you run the same size as stock tires
 
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