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^^^^ That one is a classic !
Helwigs or Timbrens? Which and why?
I remembered this Youtube Video after reading about the 1.3 litre Aspire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Xygo2054Q
I added one leaf spring to each side of my dad's Ranger and it doesn't move at all now when he has a load of wood on. I know a guy that had an old 4 cylinder Nissan and he hauled a car trailer with a 1/2 ton Chevy on it.
2000lbs behind an Aspire is impressive! Do you slip the clutch or tires starting a load like that on a hill?
I tow with my 03 tracker 4x4, 4 banger, with big loads its fun as you can get the back end to rise with the torque from the axle when starting off, just like the big rigs! First gear is quite low and 4th or 5th are close together so I can tow in 4th if I need to. Its rated to tow only 1500lbs and for highway trips I don't go much over that as I can imagine sudden swerving would get interesting really fast... I've thought of getting a trailer with brakes but most of the times I can just take more small loads without extra driving.
Ian
My buddy towed his fishing boat with his Yaris hatchback and I had to remind him that tires are cheaper than clutches on some of the launch ramps. It did fine though for towing, used 4th gear more on the highway but thats ok.naw man, never slip the clutch...i always snap it to break the tires loose..
easier to change rubber then a clutch.....
i put new rod bearings in it, and run heavy 15-40w....i got a bad habit of lugging engines...used to diesels. i do it everytime with a manual...
it's geared quite low, flat ground is easy, hills, yeah, i always end up chirping the tires....little 13's, like $30 each, i can afford it...
i used to haul stuff in my 96 z71 350 votec. but hell, for the room of only fitting 6 furnaces, i can haul that easily on my trailer with my aspire! on a 60 mile round trip only burn a gallon and a 1/2 instead of 6!!!!!
what's the world coming to? oh right. we're on here because we're too cheap to burn propane or natural gas...
btw, that festiva video is one of a kind!
yes it is , I took 12" out of it , some times I miss the extra bed spaceIs that a shortened up long bed? I like the wrap around rear bumper. I could of saved some metal with one of those on mine.
yes it is , I took 12" out of it , some times I miss the extra bed space
+1 for a long bed.yes it is , I took 12" out of it , some times I miss the extra bed space
I had an '89 yota 4x4, and now an '01 -both 4 cyl., and moved tons of dirt, mulch, stone and firewood, with cautious success. The older model clearly had the greater load/weight capacity, which is why I'm interested in the mentioned 'helliwig helper springs' option. Is this a an owner installed item, how much of an increase in load carrying do they afford, and at what cost??
I'm going to google them, but figured I'd ask for the 'straight up' from the field.
Thanks
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