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Old 12-13-2018, 05:09 PM   #388
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Re: Ok Boys and Girls it's Storytime

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Originally Posted by 71Dragtruck View Post
I've been talking to Hutch about building me a trans, he said if my truck 3700# was a couple hundred lighter he would suggest a glide, but then I'd be back to a 2 piece drive shaft for sure.
Well,

I'd say Hutch ought to know, then. I just figured that, with that kind of power, maybe a 2-speed might calm things down enough to be of benefit. Sounds like you have things covered, traction-wise, with the 4-link and being more able to compensate for the hit of a 3-speed.
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