It started off that way, but 4800 cars are faster than most 4500, I think the 4500 class is dying out looking at entrys but I have not raced in 5 years.
Grampys Truck
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Honestly there is not alot different between 4500 and 4800. i could go full Hydro steering and just run single shock and go 4800. Both 4500 and 4800 have unlimited engine . 4500 can run dual shocks 4800 single 4500 must have mechanical steering so Hydro assist 4800 i can run full Hydro
That about sums it up. I have a 4500 car. #4573
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So last time out I actually cracked my t - case . The old skid was actually bolted to the case 
. For the dirt roads I plan on going on that was not going to work . So I talked it over with the design team and she came up with a plan 
now we have a legit skid that we can park the truck on and not worry about cracking another t-case .
. For the dirt roads I plan on going on that was not going to work . So I talked it over with the design team and she came up with a plan now we have a legit skid that we can park the truck on and not worry about cracking another t-case .
Was the old one the FROR style? If so I’ve always wondered how well those actually held up over time.
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yes
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Thanks you just solved all my problems I can sleep better now
You shoulda asked before you cracked the tcase. At least you have proper supervision, I had to let our dog go last weekend so having Elsie at Rubithon will be special for me, I will bring her some treats.
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I was finally able to make some pads for my bump stops . Everything is working pretty good now 
. I also shortened the rear sway links a inch as on full
Stuff they would hit on the bed support. And I trimmed the bumper a little as it was just barely hitting
. I also shortened the rear sway links a inch as on fullStuff they would hit on the bed support. And I trimmed the bumper a little as it was just barely hitting
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So kinda at a crossroad 
In order to pass tech. I have to have 2 inch tube . I can do a in cage and honestly I don't mind doing that. but I kinda like the exo to help protect the truck a little. I don't really want a cage on top of a cage 
I think that might look dumb . I plan on cutting the front of the frame off and making a tube front structure . I also ordered Fiberglass rear bed sides so the rear will be kinda a skeleton with removable bed sides . Just not sure what to do about the cage
In order to pass tech. I have to have 2 inch tube . I can do a in cage and honestly I don't mind doing that. but I kinda like the exo to help protect the truck a little. I don't really want a cage on top of a cage I think that might look dumb . I plan on cutting the front of the frame off and making a tube front structure . I also ordered Fiberglass rear bed sides so the rear will be kinda a skeleton with removable bed sides . Just not sure what to do about the cage
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Maybe buy a SXS and race that lol
Cut the cage off and sell it to a buddy or on MP? Start over with 2"?So kinda at a crossroad
You will want all the room you can in the cab.