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Old 1/19/15, 06:45 PM
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Wheel hop?

I had to use the gas pedal to get over a lane, and I was tire hopping in second gear. Really sucks! What can be done without spending big bucks and without having to drill any holes.


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Old 1/19/15, 06:52 PM
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$279

Combined with a good set of stiff shocks, an upgraded panhard bar and stiffer springs will really make the difference.


Or just combine this package with beefier control arms.



Its $899


http://www.americanmuscle.com/eibach...stem-1112.html


Although to be honest I thought the Boss 302 package had a pretty well sorted out rear suspension.

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Hmm... I thought all that was needed was the Steeda upper control arm:

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Do some research on wheel hop with the current gen Mustang's.
Replacing the upper control arm with an aftermarket unit & stiffer bushings is the answer to eliminate the wheel hop.
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On my 06 GT a set of Steeda lower control arms took 99% of the hop away. I plan to find out what it will take on my 14 this spring, hoping its that simple again.
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This is one of those instances where not every car is the same.

The adjustable upper should do the trick. The lowers and relocation brackets will only help with getting better traction.

Sometimes ... there is still hop after one is installed vs. the other ... then, we would recommend both.

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Originally Posted by tj@steeda
This is one of those instances where not every car is the same.

The adjustable upper should do the trick. The lowers and relocation brackets will only help with getting better traction.

Sometimes ... there is still hop after one is installed vs. the other ... then, we would recommend both.

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Correct me if I am wrong, I thought relo brackets should only be used once a car is lowered because if the car is at stock ride height and you increase the LCA angle toward the ground with relo brackets it could increase wheel hop.
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Correct me if I am wrong, I thought relo brackets should only be used once a car is lowered because if the car is at stock ride height and you increase the LCA angle toward the ground with relo brackets it could increase wheel hop
Typically, yes. Although if you are trying to move your instant center more towards the back, so it hits the tires harder, then these work well too.

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what about rear wheel hop under heavy braking?
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Originally Posted by JPC
what about rear wheel hop under heavy braking?
Sure it wasn't ABS chatter?
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Originally Posted by JPC
what about rear wheel hop under heavy braking?
Do you have super aggressive pads and really soft rear springs or a TA?
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
Sure it wasn't ABS chatter?
disable traction control and try it again would be one way to maybe determine whether the ABS kicked in.
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Originally Posted by badasbullitt
disable traction control and try it again would be one way to maybe determine whether the ABS kicked in.

ABS still functions when nannies are fully off
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Originally Posted by ConeBoss
ABS still functions when nannies are fully off
I think what was meant was the brakes kicking in because of TC rather than ABS.
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my boss wheel hops as well. you need both lower control arms and upper control arm combined. doing only lowers will likely just make noise with no noticeable gains.

get a good upper control arm thats adjustable, so you can correct pinion angle if you ever lower the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by Brandon302
I think what was meant was the brakes kicking in because of TC rather than ABS.
yes thanks for that correction
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