3. 4x4 trucks will be allowed ,but must
remove driveshaft to make 4x4 inoperable.
VEHICLE PREPARATION
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Remove all glass, chrome, plastic, moldings, headliner, dash & flammable
material, A/C coolant, antifreeze, trailer hitches, and interior
decking.
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Stock gas tank must be removed. A small metal tank must be mounted in
the rear seat area or front of truck box nearest back of cab. The tank
must be very secure, safe, and covered. Plastic tanks are not allowed
for safety reasons.
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Electric fuel pump allowed but switch must be clearly marked on-off.
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No
more than 1 battery allowed, which must be relocated to front passenger
floor, secured and covered.
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Floor shifter allowed. Ignition & wiring modifications (hot-wire)
allowed.
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Hood
must have 12x12 minimum hole to easily extinguish fires. Extra hole(s)
in hood not required if you have at least 12x12 header holes.
FRAME, BODY, &
BUMPERS
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Frame
seam welding is allowed, NO FILLER METAL ALLOWED!!!!!!! Frames may be
boxed from front axle to rear axle with same thickness frame material.
All holes in frame must be visible,do not add anything that doesn't
belong on the frame. Frame repair due to damage or rust is allowed
repair cannot exceed 1 past rust or damage. Frame repair metal cannot
be thicker than Ό. Repairs can only be made on 2 of the 4 sides of the
frame. Paint all repairs a bright color for identification. Bolting or
pinning of frames is not allowed. Frames will be scoped!
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No
stuffing or filling of frame. Do not undercoat, paint, or put any
substance in or on frame.
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Body
seam welding, bolting, or screwing is allowed. Body repair due to damage
or rust is allowed repair cannot exceed 3 past rust or damage. Body
repair metal cannot be thicker than 1/8.
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Firewall, floor pan (for shifter), wheel wells, and fenders can be
trimmed.
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Fenders or
wheel wells may be bolted or welded. (10)
bolts max 1/2"max size
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Tucking of roof is allowed on pre rans.Box sides must remain at least
50% in stock location.Box sides CAN NOT make a ramp effect. You must
allow access for inspection.
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Doors
and tailgate can be welded shut with Ό thick x 6 max plates or straps.
A 12x12 access hole in the trunk lid or floor is required for
inspection. Plates/straps cannot go to the frame. Tops of doors can be
folded over and welded. If doors are not welded shut, they must be
chained/wired. Two chains/wires per window opening allowed.
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Tailgate & hood can be secured by a max of 6 bolts each. Max of 1
diameter. Bolts can be welded or bolted to the frame. You may substitute
an equivalent sized piece of steel (i.e. pipe or tube steel) and weld a
bolt on the end, instead of using a long piece of threaded rod. No flat
washers or plates bigger than 6x6x1/4. Six chains/wires can be used
if bolts are not you can use either but only 6 methods total.
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Body
mounts may be removed. Original bolts can be replaced with up to 1 max
diameter. Eight (8) additional body mount bolts may be added; they must
all be vertical and no longer than 10 with max diameter of 1. Any
bolts holding gas tank, battery box, etc. to the frame are considered
body mount bolts. No flat washers or flat plates bigger than 6x6x1/4.
Bolts can extend all the way through the frame but plates will need to
be off for inspection.
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Rear
suspension conversions are not allowed. No front suspension conversions
unless OEM factory parts are used and mounted in OEM frame holes. Leaf
springs must be no thicker than 3/8. Springs must remain factory style
for that make and
model.NO
FLAT SPRINGS!!! Springs may be clamped.Five(5) clamps per spring.That
means Five(5)on the left and Five(5)on the right.Control arms, A-arms,
tie-rods, ball joints, and steering joints may be modified. Max bumper
height of 26 from ground to bottom of bumper.Front and Back!!!!!! Minimum
height is 16" THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED IN 2013!!
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Bumpers & brackets may be interchanged from autos.Only 1 bumper may be
used.*** No Chrysler V Bumpers Allowed!!!***Homemade brackets allowed
but must be no longer or thicker than stock brackets. No Homemade
Bumpers
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Bumpers, shocks, & brackets may be welded, bolted & chained.wired. Two
pieces of 4x12x1/4 metal may be welded or bolted to help hold the
bumper on. Bumpers may be trimmed but no sharp edges.
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Dash
bar and seat bars are allowed for drivers safety. Bars may be connected
to each other with door bars and may be connected to the frame (in 4
places max). Bars may be welded to the frame. Bars may not extend past
the firewall and may not extend rearward beyond the front most part of
the rear wheel well tubs. Bars may not tie into rear frame humps or
drive train. Halo (rollover) bars are strongly recommended. Must remain
within cage area. All welds will be checked.
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Drivers door window net/guard is recommended.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
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Any
engine, transmission, rear-end combination may be used. Rear-end may
only be a max of a 8 lug automotive type. Rear-end may be welded or
spooled. Rear-end may be chained/wired to frame in 2 places with bolts
not welded.
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Engine
must be within 5 of original position. Engine components may be
modified (fan blades, header pipes, etc.). Transmission cooler allowed,
must be secure and safe. Transmission may be chained/wired in place.
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Motor
mounts may be modified to better hold engine in place but may not
strengthen car.
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Distributor protectors allowed. However, guards and mounting brackets
may not be any wider than the engine block.Protector also may not make
any contact with dash bar.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Radiator must be in stock position. Radiators must be automotive
type. No other auxiliary systems allowed. Radiator guards allowed,
provided they are no thicker than Ό and are connected only to the
radiator and the sheet metal. They may not connect to the frame, bumper,
or threaded rod for the hood.
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Any
type of tire or wheel may be used. Split rims must be welded solid.
Wheel weights must be removed. Valve stem protectors are allowed.
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All truck must have number on a roof mounted sign. All trucks should
have number painted in a bright color on both doors. Drivers door is
recommended to be painted white. Choose you own number, first come
first served.
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All drivers must have shirt, long pants and shoes on while in
competition area. Full face helmet is mandatory. Fire suit or non
flammable long sleeve jacket highly recommended!!!