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Which is better 6 bolt axle?? Or 8 bolt?? Any why?
- Thread starter Dabbas
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Oops! Just realized that I made a "slang confusion" hereJust a joke on his comment... Dont worry bout it
Great looking truck by the way!
, please execuse my language. I searched and found that this "word" accepts more than one definition; and surely the one I meant is as follows (as quoted from "Dictionary.com" website):QUOTE
"cum
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Show IPA preposition with; combined with; along with (usually used in combination): My garage-cum-workshop is well equipped.
" UNQUOTE.
"ENGLISH" is like other languages, it offers more than one meaning for certain words, but it all depends on the "context", and the intention of course!
Please accept my apology for any confusion, and continue enjoying the info. exchanged in this Thread, as I already did!
No need to apologize man. Just jokin with ya
Yeah hang around here and you will get allot of that. (Joking and such)
I`ts all in good fun.
byggyns
Registered Member
Deuling,
Quit being mean to the members who don't speak "American" as their first language. In proper English his use was more correct than your slang.
but it was funny
Quit being mean to the members who don't speak "American" as their first language. In proper English his use was more correct than your slang.
but it was funny
byggyns
Registered Member
aaaaaannnnndddd...... back on topic:
In the sand, I've found the light (1/2 ton 6 lug) axles to be adequate for slightly modified engines (400lbft tq, 350 hp or less), but you definitely want to match your gear ratio to tire size and transmission.
My K5 with a 305, TH700R4 trans with 3.42 gears and 33" tires is a dog. It struggles to get out of its own way. Upgrades will be made.
My old truck with a TH350 trans, 35" tires and 4.10 gears was much more fun in the sand and it was only 2WD, but it got stuck more often.
In the sand, I've found the light (1/2 ton 6 lug) axles to be adequate for slightly modified engines (400lbft tq, 350 hp or less), but you definitely want to match your gear ratio to tire size and transmission.
My K5 with a 305, TH700R4 trans with 3.42 gears and 33" tires is a dog. It struggles to get out of its own way. Upgrades will be made.
My old truck with a TH350 trans, 35" tires and 4.10 gears was much more fun in the sand and it was only 2WD, but it got stuck more often.
I guess should look where people are from more closely lol. My bad guys. But anyways i have 1/2 ton axles with 3.73 gears and they seem fine in the sand. I think that adding bigger axles for what i do would only hurt on sand because of the added weight, which is substancial, this would hurt flotation on the sand. But if you got a powerful engine it doesnt really matter about weight. I think its also about matching power output to what gears and axles you run. I have a 408 small block, mild cam and i think in the sand it works great with my axles and i wouldnt want much bigger. I think 4.10s will be in my future, just for faster take offs racing my buddys on the dunes.
Hey guys, it's cool and no hard feelings 
. Am having fun too .
Re the subject, I second the opinion voting for lighter weight and higher ratio.
So, a combo of 8-lug in the rear, 14-bolt (9.5) with 4:10 matched with 33 to 35 Tires will work great in the soft deep sand applications, as long as you have a stout engine, no less that 5.7L. I towed many stuck new trucks out of the sand with no single issue or failure.
In our hot climate (temp goes as high as 125F, even higher on the sand- which loosens the sand grains), I'd prefer to rely upon Manual gear, as the auto trans will build excessive heat (the way we drive), no matter how big a trans-cooler you'll use.
Again, this is based on my field experience using the CK-5 for more than 6-years in the extreme sand applications in the "Empty Quarter" (and, if interested, you may read and "google" my old article, which I authored, titled "surfing the sands of sahara in the Arabia, @ Off-Road.com website"). Enjoy it!
. Am having fun too .Re the subject, I second the opinion voting for lighter weight and higher ratio.
So, a combo of 8-lug in the rear, 14-bolt (9.5) with 4:10 matched with 33 to 35 Tires will work great in the soft deep sand applications, as long as you have a stout engine, no less that 5.7L. I towed many stuck new trucks out of the sand with no single issue or failure.
In our hot climate (temp goes as high as 125F, even higher on the sand- which loosens the sand grains), I'd prefer to rely upon Manual gear, as the auto trans will build excessive heat (the way we drive), no matter how big a trans-cooler you'll use.
Again, this is based on my field experience using the CK-5 for more than 6-years in the extreme sand applications in the "Empty Quarter" (and, if interested, you may read and "google" my old article, which I authored, titled "surfing the sands of sahara in the Arabia, @ Off-Road.com website"). Enjoy it!
