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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I just got some 4.10s installed a couple weeks ago and they are awesome. The only problem is i haveNO traction. I have to stay off the throttle so much to keep the tires from breaking loose, feels likei might be takin off slower than before due to that. I need some suggestions of what i can do to improve my traction.I know new tires would be the best option but im waiting to buy rim and tire package sometime the future when i have the money.


Anyone else have this problem and what did you do to fix it!?!?!?!


Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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short of getting new treads theres not much you can do...
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Wider tires, Lower Control Arms.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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I don't know why anyone would want to go to 4.10 gears for every day drivers on the street....They are GREAT if your going to live on the drag strip and run slicks, but for every day drivers, 3.73 is the max gear for driveability and get up and go on regular street tires....
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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COME ON!!...what a dumb question, everyone knows you cut 2 sparkplug wires to make it a 6 cylinder..
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Well if you got a sixer then get a posi (I dont know what you have).
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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ORIGINAL: tongy89

I just got some 4.10s installed a couple weeks ago and they are awesome. The only problem is i have NO traction. I have to stay off the throttle so much to keep the tires from breaking loose, feels like i might be takin off slower than before due to that. I need some suggestions of what i can do to improve my traction. I know new tires would be the best option but im waiting to buy rim and tire package sometime the future when i have the money.


Anyone else have this problem and what did you do to fix it!?!?!?!
When I take off from a light I am usually the last to leave because I have to be light on the gas. If I'm not careful I'll burn rubber and get the evil eye from those around me. And I'm running 3.73's with an automatic. I'm considering driving bare footed.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: tongy89

I just got some 4.10s installed a couple weeks ago and they are awesome. The only problem is i haveNO traction. I have to stay off the throttle so much to keep the tires from breaking loose, feels likei might be takin off slower than before due to that. I need some suggestions of what i can do to improve my traction.I know new tires would be the best option but im waiting to buy rim and tire package sometime the future when i have the money.


Anyone else have this problem and what did you do to fix it!?!?!?!


V6 or a V8?
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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I don't know why anyone would want to go to 4.10 gears for every day drivers on the street....They are GREAT if your going to live on the drag strip and run slicks, but for every day drivers, 3.73 is the max gear for driveability and get up and go on regular street tires....
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Think it's bad now, try making a quick turn on wet roads,I found myself starting off in 2nd gear. After I swapped my 4.10's for 3.73's life became much better.



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