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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
12/20/2001
23:11:44
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I've thought more about what you have been saying, and can see how it could be bad to have all the weight to the extreme rear. In the perfect world having most of the weight perfectly in the center of the car, between both axles, would be the best. This also would give the 50-50 weight distribution. Any weight either forward or backward of that perfect center point could apply uneven forces in a turn. The problem is wherever you put a reasonable amount of weight in the bed of a Dakota it should help more then hurt. I will try moving the weight more centered over the rear axle and see if I notice any difference. But I really take it pretty easy driving when it's slick so barring an emergency manuver, I doubt I'll have anything to report.
Here where I am in western Montana (Missoula) the main roads are pretty and dry as we haven't had snow in 3 days and daytime temperatures have gotten above freezing. It's a really mild winter so far... back in 96 it was like this up until Christmas eve and then 4 feet fell that night! Heavy snows continued all that winter. My father had a store with a parking lot that held about 6 cars. By then end of winter the snow pile from plowing the lot was taller and bigger then his whole store! Since that winter we have had very little snow and that is what really puts us in this drought condition. The big thing around here right now is our football team, the Montana Grizzlys, are playing in the national 1-AA championship tomorrow! Go Griz! There are only a few bites left of that elephant!
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Dr Q
DakotaEnthusiast
12/20/2001
23:48:55
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I am stupified! We have actually racked up forty one posts on where to place the sandbags in your truck. Hell, put them wherever you want! All I know without them its spin city. Next thing you know we'll be debating when is the best time to use the turn signal! As for me I vote for 500 feet!
Dr.Q
'01 Patriot Blue SLT RC 4.7 5sp 3.92 pegleg
0-60 @ 6.20sec.
1/4mi @ 14.75@97.1
Home Brew Airbox
K&N Drop In
Lakewood Traction Bars
Dremel TB Port and Polish
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garynepa
Dodge Dakota
12/21/2001
08:27:41
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Dr Q,
Yea I agree with you. Just try putting the weight in different places and keep in the place that works best for you. Everyone drives different.
What is the best type of sand to use ? HA HA.
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Bucky
Dodge Dakota
12/21/2001
15:51:34
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Does it have to be sand? Can we use cinderblocks? or sacks of salt? I was thinking of filling the back with water and letting it freeze overnite. Thank you I'll wait for my answer.
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joe
Dodge Dakota
12/21/2001
19:36:36
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I have a fiberglass tonneau cover and buckets of nails, a compressor, and other tools for weight in my truck. I always keep in mind that while I can accelerate better in snow with 4 wheel drive, I can't stop any better so I allow a greater stopping distance. It is nice to be able to win more stop light races against cars that I could not beat on dry pavement!
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bowhunter
Dodge Dakota
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12/20/2002
23:48:48
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i live in alberta canada,and i have a 98 dak 4X4. i have
hankook T24's mud terrains and they are awesome .
unless you have blizzaks, nothing in my opinion works
well on ice. my tires have studs and i think that helps.
you just have to adjust your driving!!
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