when i get back from iraq, i'm going to try my first truck pull. What i need help with is the best design for a hitch. Rules are:
"The hitch must be a receiver style hitch attached to the frame; reinforcements are permitted. Trick hitches are prohibited. The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the center of the clevis loop"
I was wondering about the height for the hitch. should it be above or below the axle? i would think that you would want it above the axle to keep more of the weight on the truck then on front of the sled. would it also be good to drop a tire size to drop the height of the axle, or should i go the other way. i'm running 285's right now. any help from you guys would be great, thanks
Andy:Cheer:
"The hitch must be a receiver style hitch attached to the frame; reinforcements are permitted. Trick hitches are prohibited. The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00 inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the center of the clevis loop"
I was wondering about the height for the hitch. should it be above or below the axle? i would think that you would want it above the axle to keep more of the weight on the truck then on front of the sled. would it also be good to drop a tire size to drop the height of the axle, or should i go the other way. i'm running 285's right now. any help from you guys would be great, thanks
Andy:Cheer: