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Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations [message #220542 is a reply to message #220515]

Fri, 30 August 2013 13:35

Carl S.

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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.

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For me the limited slip was a no brainer because of the dirt roads and soft camping spots that I frequently encounter:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p41602-sand-dunes-2011.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/trip-to-silver-city-nm-7-2010/p35189-silver-city-trip.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/trips/p46618-november-2012-thanksgi.html

I rarely, if ever, park in grass, but I have heard of people getting stuck on level ground with wet grass under their tires.

I run a set of BFG All Terrain tires on the front of my coach on 16" X 8" Dodge truck wheels and have worn the tires out (evenly) in only about 15,000 miles. I'm guessing the factors are; soft rubber compound, weight, steering, and drive axle. The limited slip diff may have contributed to the excessive tire wear as well. I'm considering going to a different type of tire, but am having a hard time finding a suitable tire with the right physical dimensions that can handle the weight. I might end up replacing these with the same thing.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/dodge-front-wheels-5-10/p34779-dodge-front-wheels.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/dodge-front-wheels-5-10/p34781-dodge-front-wheels.html

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: jknezek on Thu, 29 August 2013 12:17
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		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Chr$ on Thu, 29 August 2013 12:40
		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: sgltrac on Thu, 29 August 2013 13:10
		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: jaholland on Thu, 29 August 2013 15:06
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Dan Borlase on Thu, 29 August 2013 12:45
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: C Boyd on Thu, 29 August 2013 14:01
		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: powerjon on Thu, 29 August 2013 16:56
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Matt Colie on Thu, 29 August 2013 19:40
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Carl S. on Fri, 30 August 2013 10:09
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: mickey szilagyi on Fri, 30 August 2013 10:57
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Neil on Fri, 30 August 2013 11:09
		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: James Hupy on Fri, 30 August 2013 11:17
		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: Carl S. on Fri, 30 August 2013 13:35
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations By: habbyguy on Fri, 30 August 2013 11:19
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		Re: [GMCnet] Final Drive Options and Recommendations - Update By: Robert Burkitt on Fri, 30 August 2013 21:34
		Re: Final Drive Options and Recommendations - Update By: Carl S. on Fri, 30 August 2013 22:57
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