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08-29-2010 | 06:23 PM

#8956

pyromania

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

I used to run skids all the time too. Then I stopped running them and everything felt better. There was one layout we had that had a lot of sharp edges on jumps and I noticed the back end being kicked up. Took the skid off and all of my problems went away. I've yet to put one back on since. The truck just feels better without the skid on there. That was my experience anyway. I used to swear by DE skids... Not anymore. Still lovin my bumpskids though.

What gen skids were you running? The old DE's used to crunch up and lip causing the skids to catch on jumps.

08-29-2010 | 06:27 PM

#8957

JAMMINKRAZY

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Originally Posted by pyromania

What gen skids were you running? The old DE's used to crunch up and lip causing the skids to catch on jumps.

I've used all of them. Was using the XD's at the time.

08-29-2010 | 06:33 PM

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THE PHILLY JYNX

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Are you guys running single rubber shield,double rubber shield or no shield on the exhaust bearing and just allowing the oil from the exhaust to lubricate them?

08-29-2010 | 06:33 PM

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pyromania

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

I've used all of them. Was using the XD's at the time.

Weird. I guess the sharp angle of some jumps make the skids catch. If I ever encounter the donkey kick problem, I'll check my skids.

08-29-2010 | 06:35 PM

#8960

tc5 man

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come on man you can pm about this muffler bearing.

08-29-2010 | 06:39 PM

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pyromania

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come on man you can pm about this muffler bearing.

Sorry bro, the mods already told us not to be PMing each other that kind of info. We're in big enough trouble as we speak.

08-29-2010 | 06:48 PM

#8962

tc5 man

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Sorry bro, the mods already told us not to be PMing each other that kind of info. We're in big enough trouble as we speak.

well i dont see what the big deal is but whatever lol.

08-29-2010 | 06:50 PM

#8963

JAMMINKRAZY

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Originally Posted by THE PHILLY JYNX

Are you guys running single rubber shield,double rubber shield or no shield on the exhaust bearing and just allowing the oil from the exhaust to lubricate them?

I prefer the non shielded Muffler Bearing. It allows for a smoother feel with higher RPM's. They seem to last better too with more lubrication getting to them.

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Sorry bro, the mods already told us not to be PMing each other that kind of info. We're in big enough trouble as we speak.

Too true. If you have to ask, you'll never know.

08-29-2010 | 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

Are you by chance running a rear skid plate?

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Originally Posted by pyromania

Frank,

How long ago did you redo the shocks? I run skids all the time and I've never noticed it kick-up because of the skids.

Running the skids, I don't think that is the problem. The shocks have about a half gallon on them. Would going down in shock help with the kick up per say?

08-29-2010 | 06:53 PM

#8965

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

I prefer the non shielded Muffler Bearing. It allows for a smoother feel with higher RPM's. They seem to last better too with more lubrication getting to them.

Too true. If you have to ask, you'll never know.

Are you using a full ceramic bearing? The top end is just insane with those.

08-29-2010 | 06:55 PM

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Are you using a full ceramic bearing? The top end is just insane with those.

You gotta have the full ceramic.

08-29-2010 | 06:57 PM

#8967

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Originally Posted by l3asher

Running the skids, I don't think that is the problem. The shocks have about a half gallon on them. Would going down in shock help with the kick up per say?

To quickly check take the skids off for a lap or two. If you're still donkey kicking try raising you ride height a bit.

08-29-2010 | 07:12 PM

#8968

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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY

You gotta have the full ceramic.

You think so.

Intercooled is the way to go.Bearings last forever. I had a ceramic bearing blow right thru my new muffler.

08-29-2010 | 08:02 PM

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Let me rephrase the question. Will lowering my shock oil in the rear help with the rear end kicking up on jumps?

08-29-2010 | 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by l3asher

Let me rephrase the question. Will lowering my shock oil in the rear help with the rear end kicking up on jumps?

No it will make it worse, the chassis slapping is caused by you're truck being too low or being to soft in the rear add some more shock preload and it should stop