Thread: How can I get my '32 Ford to hook up better???

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Exactly what tire are you using. Are they real slicks or cheaters with tread?

.....woops, left off a lot of info; ok, I can't get a link attached but They are from Hurst Tires in Oregon. They are recapped on Goodyear Wrangler Radials. 10 x 30 x 15. with race compound rubber & a durometer reading of 65 cold & 50 hot {what does this mean?}. They have the 'pie crust' sides on them & are done with the original molds from the 60's. Smooth tires with 2 small groves going around the tire. The guy up there said not to run any less than 28 pounds in the tires {I told him the details on the car & that's what I put in them}. The tires I'm thinking of going to are M & H cheater slicks. 12" wide, wrinkle wall with HB-11 compound {?}. The rear end is a 9" Ford w/31 spline axles. Right now it's a 3.0 with single track. I've got a 9" modular iron center section in my back yard with an aluminum pinion set up. I am going to replace the spool with a posi unit & have it set up to match my 31 spline axles {it's set up for 35 spline now}. I talked to Strange Engineering & they said the 31 spline axles were enough for the combo I have. I will find out what the rating is for the rear springs tomorrow & re-post.... I will beef up the coil over brackets if I have to {& thanks for the warning . I already have a 4 link set up that was from Art Morrision that is really heavy duty. I'll use this if I have to. And would a roll bar help??? I don't want to go to a cage. Oh, when I had the transmission built I said I wanted to be able to handle 1000 HP so it should be strong enough. And I will have a stronger drive shaft built....... THANKS EVEYONE!!! Bill
ps, what would you guys recommend; a True Track, True Lock or a Detroit Locker??? or ???