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Old 12-05-2010, 08:59 PM   #1
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Truck control on highway curves

I have a restored 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2x4 single wheel PickUp Truck. My dad bought it in 1984 and I had it restored last year- body work, paint, interior, brakes, suspension, engine maint, etc.

My dad & I usually drive the truck around town but this weekend i took a few highway trips. Im used to driving a sports car that whips around turns.

I drive the truck at speed limit or 5 -10 mph above and slow down around turns. Just wanted to know how u guys handle these trucks around sharp truns & curves on the highway because I can definetly feel the heavy metal ad weight when Im driving this beast of a Pickup Truck compared to my lighter/lower sports cars.

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Old 12-05-2010, 09:03 PM   #2
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Re: Truck control on highway curves

Your driving a 1-ton truck, I don't know if you can make it handle alot better if you want to maintain the 3500 benefits of hauling/towing. I would like to know if someone has made this work though. It would be awesome to have the best of both worlds!!! Good luck with the response bro!
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:06 PM   #3
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Re: Truck control on highway curves

If the corner says 60 I will do it at 65ish in my truck.. lifted 84
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:13 PM   #4
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Re: Truck control on highway curves

I definately slow down. I know the limits on my tires. Truck weight will easily push it out. The polygraphite bushings, large antisway bar and traction bars have little sway in them.
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Old 12-05-2010, 09:26 PM   #5
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Re: Truck control on highway curves

yup, know what you are driving. your truck aint no sports car. and so you have to drive it as such.
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