New purchase help - 04 or 05?

From : sam

Q: phyloe wrote should i leave the overdrive on during city driving phyloe i generally do. speed is easier to control without using the brake and some hills cause the trans to search. ive tried with and without od and theres no differanc in fuel use. -- ..bob 1997 hd fxdwg - turbocharged! 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1983 gmc jimmy - mountain beater 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1966 ffr cobra - ongoing project .

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From : Annonymous

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From : pj

i have a related question. dont laugh. one of the posts states that putting the sandbags directly over the rear axle will ensure that the optimal amount of the added weight will be supported by the rear rather than the front providing maximum rear traction point taken. now what if you put the sandbags all the way to the back of the bed ive always wondered this i hope this doesnt start a feud!!! it may be marginally better. if you picture the rear axle as the fulcrum the weight behind the axle will have marginally more effect than directly over it. the main thing is keep the weight secured so it doesnt fly ahead if you have an oops. i keep mine in the front of the bed. i know it doesnt help as much but it wont have as much of a flying start as it comes into the cab unexpectedly... denny .

From : steve lusardi

dodge srt-10 this is a really a piece of work. the truck is the fastest truck in the world. it makes the ford lightning look like a slow pickup. with a smooth 500 hp viper v10 rocking its chasis it really is in a league of its own. there is a chevy ss pickup that is alright but come on it doesnt compare to the dodge. if you ever drive one of these rigs you will most defiantely become a believer. .

From : pj

for years i have been seeing people put bags of sand in the bed of their truck during the winter. i have been questioning whether this little bit of added weight really helps traction. i figure the rear end of a truck weighs at least 1000 lbs. most people add 100 pounds of sand or several cinder blocks. so how could an additional 10% make any real difference isnt the rear end heavy enough as it is isnt the addition of sand or blocks just a psychological thing the perception of greater traction phyloe -- life is the things that happen while youre waiting for things that never happen .