LCA's, and yet, still mad wheel hop

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Jul 15, 2005 | 11:18 AM

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SurfnSoCal

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From: San Clemente, CA

I used regular grease....worked well.

Jul 15, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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wild stray

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Originally posted by davids2toys@July 13, 2005, 6:24 AM
I have purchased the Steeda LCA's, they are not installed yet. I have not experiance the wheel hop thing yet...I did my first burnout yesterday, launched it at 4k, it went right to the rev limiter much quicker than I thought, banged second, again right to the rev limiter...I did not feel or hear anything resembling wheel hop, I am trying to determine if I even need the LCA's , Can some tell me how to produce the wheel hop so I can determine to sell or keep the LCA's. If I had my choice, I would rather not have them because I dont want to increase noise or comprimise the ride. I purchased the Steeda street/ race LCA'sand am running 32 psi in the stock tires.

I have never experienced wheel hop with my car either. Besides the stock tires, I've run three different size tires on the back at different psi's and nada.
If yours doesn't exhibit the hop, don't worry about it.

Paul

Jul 15, 2005 | 05:59 PM

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Mongoose

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Originally posted by Idrvadodgstr8us@July 13, 2005, 12:49 PM
that would make sense...the upper being the culprit...if you think about it its logical...although the stock lca's are pretty wimpy.

I am glad to hear those bmr's are working out for ya....they look awsome

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I don't believe they are wimpy at all. It has to do with the bushings. If I could have purchased bushings I would have never purchase aftermarket and I also believe the upper should be replaced because you cannot purchase bushings fot it.
Maybe I should say I do not know where to purchase.

Jul 15, 2005 | 07:36 PM

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Hatchman

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Originally posted by nonsensez9@July 15, 2005, 12:19 PM
I just received a set of BMR LCA's. Did anyone use silcone grease with these? Is regular grease good enough?

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I used the silicone grease from BMR, got a big tube of it. I had to go buy a grease gun for around 20 bucks, but it was worth it. Lubing the bushings is really easy.

I don't think you can use regular grease. The petroleum may imbrittle the urethane bushings.

Jul 16, 2005 | 01:34 PM

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Redfire 05Gt

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I agree, regular grease is not recommended for the longevity of the urethane bushings.

Jul 18, 2005 | 12:17 AM

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nonsensez9

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bugga... I used regular chassis grease. The BMR's are a bit tight in the front, had to really muscle them in there. And they're about 1/4 inch shorter than the stocks, center of front hole to center of back hole. I don't know whether to leave them in or send them back. One the plus side, they've substantially reduced wheel hop with no noticable negative side effects.