What does a doubler kit actually do? - Pirate 4x4
Feb 19, 2008 · A doubler is so named due to the fact that it doubles the cost of the rig. This is a result of the breakage that follows the installation of a doubler. CTM u-joints or Longfields, alloy axle shafts, …
6.2L diesel crankshafts - Pirate 4x4
Jul 30, 2014 · By the way, regarding the durability of their forged steel crank, Peninsular Diesel claims: "The fatigue factor more than doubles the engine cycle hours." Could be hype...or not. Most all the …
Double trailer legal in CA? - Pirate 4x4
Mar 4, 2012 · Class A with Doubles endorsement, front trailer must be 5th, both trailers must have brakes and break away brakes total length must me under 65'. make sure you dont overload any of …
Small Camper and Rig on a Gooseneck? - Pirate 4x4
May 6, 2003 · Also, towing doubles requires the driver to have a class a license. I would contact the manufacturer before towing behind a 5th wheel, and see what their recomendation was. They will …
Goosneck/5th tow dolly... Legal? Functional? Availability? - Pirate 4x4
Nov 3, 2005 · I was thinking of getting a tow dolly so that I can pull goosnecks and 5th wheels with the excursion. I've seen a few going down the road in my life but now can't seem to find any info on …
? for those running double shackles or revolvers - Pirate 4x4
Jan 29, 2002 · I've been running the chevys with a 2" bolck and double shackle for awhile now. It flexes great but it seems I can't climb really steep, loose hills as easy as I could before the swap. I start …
Tandem axle trailer - brakes on 1 axle vs brakes on both? - Pirate 4x4
Dec 12, 2015 · But for safety it's probably better to have two. The way trailer brakes are (shitty), having two doubles your chance of having one working when you need it. Buggies are boring. Jeeps are …
Sway-Bar Calculator - Pirate 4x4
Jul 26, 2015 · BTW, that calculator is awesome in how it does comparisons. I just noticed the "Sway bar 2 is xx% stiffer" in small text below the first column. :cool2: Bookmarked! Changing my arm length …
Home made "Revolver" shackles - Pirate 4x4
Jan 1, 2005 · I love this, everytime someone asks about doubles or revolvers I get to defend my homebrew junk all over again. a well design shackle can work VERY well on the street and the trail. …
measuring for shock length - Pirate 4x4
Jan 29, 2003 · not quite exactly what you need, you have to take into account weight transfer and extra force from momentum. I would flex on an obsticle then measure each side, then flex the other end of …