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Old 12-01-2009, 12:38 PM
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2wd obs vs. z-71

i got in an "argument" this morning and my buddy thinks his 1995 z-71 can tug my 2wd 1-ton obs w the same size tires but he doesnt know how low my 1st gear is(4.10s) he will be runnin in 4 hi i think i can take him on pavement but idk?
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Old 12-01-2009, 12:44 PM
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you should have it on pavement
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Old 12-01-2009, 12:58 PM
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i dont forsee any issues. i had a 1ton obs with 4.10s and they have been good so far
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:35 PM
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i got in an "argument" this morning and my buddy thinks his 1995 z-71 can tug my 2wd 1-ton obs w the same size tires but he doesnt know how low my 1st gear is(4.10s) he will be runnin in 4 hi i think i can take him on pavement but idk?
Just don't use chains! Trust me...nearly killed my friend in a pull off once
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:37 PM
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Why not use chains? I drug a v8 tundra with chains, no problem on pavement in 2wd.
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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Why not use chains? I drug a v8 tundra with chains, no problem on pavement in 2wd.
The ones i used broke and sent links going everywhere
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:49 PM
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Most often heavier vehicle wins.
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Old 12-01-2009, 01:53 PM
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That makes sense, I never had any doubt, but I just wanted to shut him up.
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Old 12-02-2009, 06:04 AM
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Does he have 4wd? If he does, I doubt you'll win. Also, do you have a dually?
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Old 12-02-2009, 12:03 PM
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no dually, but i'll talk him into 2wd. the chain i'm using won't break. trust me
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