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Old 11-26-2022, 02:16 PM   #328
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Re: Francis the Tow Pig - 1949 GMC 250 Dually

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter View Post
Thanks, Russ! I didn't taper the end, trying to keep the heat down on the coil. I figured with my 600+ lbs over an ECSB V6 rig, the 1/4 wasn't going to be enough.

haha the taper adds the extra! the original coil is flattened on the end but when you cut off the 1/4 it is at like a 60 degree angle to the pocket, tapering lowers it that little bit and in my opinion helps it fit the pocket.

so potato potatto, same diff!

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