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wizard:
Jubilee clip... how common... :shock:
wizard
Hightower:
--- Quote from: "Thrasher" ---..a jubilee clip!!!
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You're just so common, aren't you?
:tongue:
Mace:
Tim made a point the other day about commenting on HIS own experience. I can only do the same.
I will try and explain my thoughts...
Dislocation cones are designed to relocate your springs when they have popped out.
My springs pop out because I do not have long travel springs but I do have +2" shocks.
I bought long travel shocks because I wanted more articulation.
I want more articulation to keep my wheels on the ground.
I want to Keep my wheels on the ground so I *might* get more traction.
I want more traction because I can't afford an LSD or a Locker.
My six points above are a whole package. They interlink. This package cost me £265.00.
Your whole point about it not actually being the cone which gives you traction is correct and always was correct. I've never argued with that. What I am and always will argue about is the fact that those of us who have cones fitted, have bought them to aid traction (as a package). I can't have more articulation without allowing my spring to dislocate. The two things are linked. Why would I allow my springs to disclocate and then not seat properly again? What I object to is being told I am wrong for making my decision. I enjoy having 9" of air between my spring top and spring seat, safe in the knowledge that 9" of air *might* just help me gain traction under certain circumstances.
I cannot agree more that under YOUR circumstances Thrasher, cones would have no benefit, but as far as I'm concerned with my set up they work. I bought cones to help with my overall battle with traction, at a price. If my budget had been different then perhaps cones would not have been necessary. All that said, spending £500+ per axle on traction control accessories is not within my scope at the moment. I'd rather spend £30 on cones and practise my technique.
For me cones are part of my traction package. Simple.
And yes Dave, I do enjoy this topic too !
Thrasher:
...and so it goes around again. Disclocating a wheel does NOT aid traction to a great extent, especially if you have shorter springs?!
£500 per axle? That's expensive. I paid £350 for a pair of tru-tracs. You just have to know where to look :-)
Mace:
--- Quote from: "Thrasher" ---£500 per axle? That's expensive. I paid £350 for a pair of tru-tracs. You just have to know where to look :-)
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...arrogant man
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