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08.06.2021 22:08:57
Re: 2WD + Limited Slip Differential Enough for Pulling? [links]
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Re: 2WD + Limited Slip Differential Enough for Pulling? [links]
NEVER EVER back off the ramp . You will not usually get a better running start. As your exhaust goes under & the trunk temporarly floats some of the cars weight. Reducing the traction you did have. Staying off the ramp long enough, CAN start water flowing in to the spare tire storage area if any rubber plugs are missing.
Re: 2WD + Limited Slip Differential Enough for Pulling?
Re: 2WD + Limited Slip Differential Enough for Pulling?
I use a 2WD LSD to tow a 25' Sportcraft inboard with no highway or ramp problems - but it is an F250. [links]
This is really an informational/hypothetical thread because it will probably never happen. But I was thinking about what I could do to replace my sports car and my pickup with a single vehicle. There is a modern day El Camino made in Australia, that GM is rumored to be thinking about importing to the US. These rumors have been ongoing for years, so it's probably never going to happen. But it got me thinking.
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Most problems at the boat ramp are caused by mis-matched boat and truck combinations. A 32 foot bayliner is too much for most four-wheel drive vehicles, let alone a two-wheel drive pickup. more
All it takes to prevent most boat launch issues with a two-wheel drive pickup is good traction tires. The same goes for 4WD.
Really steep ramps add a bit of challenge to the process. Once you let off the brake, you role back towards the water and applying even throttle is more difficult. It takes practice to overcome your instinct to quickly stomp on the gas. [links]
Many boat launches are going to have well-developed ramps made with grooved concrete. 99% of the time you will launch at these ramps without problems. [links]
Its a tricky deal alright..but what i do with my 32' Scarab, is gently lay bow against the guide pole..port or starboard depending on current & wind,what i want is to lay port against pole if current is pushing me from my starboard side, so port bow against pole enough gas to keep me almost stationary,then throttle up turning into the lift, i have my bunks slightly angled deeper in rear,poles marked w/ electrical tape to correspond with depth.it takes practice,do it alot on calm windless days until you get the system. Or if no wind or current. hold boat stationary outside of lift..drive in,tap reverse at 1/2 way,i also ran rope from rear guide pole to front guide pole so crew can grab and hold me in place on real nasty days..Practice makes perfect. Good Luck.
Invest in some quality fenders and dock pads. and practice, practice, practice. all of the instruction in the world will not make up for experience. here
We have tried to make a gradual turn in with very little power, but the stern ends up swinging to far around and we end up sideways.
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