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Old 03-15-2007, 01:08 PM   #1
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Importance of weight distibution

Hi all: I thought that this would be a cause for concern with your AS. "Boatdoc"
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Old 03-15-2007, 01:19 PM   #2
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The weight distrubution bars are set too tight. Tilt the adjustable head forward a bit and the "Ass" should come back down.
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Old 03-15-2007, 01:30 PM   #3
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Na, they person just needs a better tow vehicle...maybe a dually!
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:15 PM   #4
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Thats one mean set of hydraulics...look at the bounce
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:39 PM   #5
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Thats one mean set of hydraulics...look at the bounce
No kiddin' four paws...er hooves up! A whole new meaning to four wheel drive!
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:47 PM   #6
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I thought only Michael Jordon was able to catch air like this. This tow vehicle must have over pumped it's hooves..
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:00 PM   #7
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I thought only Michael Jordon was able to catch air like this. This tow vehicle must have over pumped it's hooves..
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:38 PM   #8
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Another jackass who bought too small a truck?
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:45 PM   #9
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Another jackass who bought too small a truck?
No, another jackas with too big a load?
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:49 PM   #10
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How do you guys REALLY feel!
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:27 PM   #11
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well, if that Jackass had bought a hensley, this just wouldn't happen!




kinda reminds me of the VW commercial...
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:56 PM   #12
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here is a other one with no WD
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Old 03-15-2007, 07:09 PM   #13
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we've seen that donkey before...

and a 3 legged ox...

http://www.airforums.com/forum...ted-20651.html

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Old 03-15-2007, 07:30 PM   #14
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That donkey cart reminds of a Class C motor home I once drove - one with a rear kitchen and bath. Too light in the front end, and all over the highway.
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