Wheelhop Remedies - F41 Suspension

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by Brett Slater, Apr 15, 2017.

  1. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    So, now that I have functioning secondaries, I've also encountered wheelhop.

    I'd like to think the F-41 option doesn't need any further mods and have a factory swaybar to install. Not sure why it vanished over time. Would this do it?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. 455monte

    455monte Well-Known Member

    A good rear shock is key to prevent wheelhop. Also note that unhealthy control arm/trailing arm buahings can cause wheelhop also
     
  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Someone installed air shocks years ago. Those are next on the list to be replaced.

    Thanks!
     
  4. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

    Anything that permits or helps sustain the cyclic action will often result in wheel hop.

    So, yes, and play from worn bushings, and bad shocks and improperly fitted air shocks will all contribute.

    One thing I always liked about the mid 60 A-body GM was torsion bars instead of leaf springs.

    It is like front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive. A lot of people cannot tell a difference or the difference is no issue, but it makes me uncomfortable to drive.

    Same with shaft drive and opposed cylinder bikes.

    Must be something with OCD, or Dyslexia, or maybe some sort of Aspergers.

    Or, maybe I should try the Sanka.

    Good luck on the fix. :)
     
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  5. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Apparently yours had tracrion bars @ one time which is why the swaybar was removed. My car has hop too:). No F-41 on mine. First thing I was goi g to do was shocks & rear bushings.
     
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  6. my 70 455 4 speed car had horrible wheel hop, replacing control arm bushings and adding a rear sway bar remedied it for me.
     
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  7. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    Air shocks are one of the worst causes of wheelhop. I witnessed a guy try a burnout in his Chevelle(with air shocks),and it ripped the axle tube right out of the pumpkin,and broke the side of the pumpkin. There are other situations and examples of air shocks causing wheel hop,but that is the most memorable. They are too stiff,and redistribute the load into the wrong place,along with changing the geometry,if they are pumped to the moon.
    You also need to make sure you have good bushings.Old,worn out bushings will also cause more movement and deflection.
     
  8. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Thanks fellas!

    Bushings will definitely be replaced when the sway bar is installed and those shocks are ditched.
     
  9. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    You'll be seeing my rear up there before too long (trying to convince Brett to send his too) for a rebuild & new carrier & @ that point it'll be getting new bushings & shocks (most likely Bilstein) I'm enjoying driving the car a little bit first & I'm doing some work to the shop & I hate to have the car immobilized.
     
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  10. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Can anyone point me on the direction of durable bushings?
     
  11. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

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  12. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Thank you, sir!
     
  13. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    They sound good anyway. My last car had polyurethane all around & I liked how tight the car felt, but everything was new so I didn't know how much to attribute to the bushings.
     
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  14. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    New shocks, bushings, the swaybar and maybe an airbag and I should be ready to roll.

    Wheelhop is no bueno.
     
  15. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    I have put the PST bushings in everything that I can. Even their body mount bushings.
     
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  16. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    That's good to know.

    Price seems good as well.
     
  17. just an FYI, you can buy the same sway bars that OPGI sells from Summit racing for less $$ with free shipping. I picked up a 1" rear and a 1 1/4" front for a little over $200 shipped
     
  18. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Thanks!

    Which diameter rear is correct for the F41 option?
     
  19. BadBrad

    BadBrad Got 4-speed?

    Just under an inch. The one inch rear and 1.25 front will give you very neutral handling that is easily controlled with throttle. What size tire will you run? Wider TIRE in back (than front) will cause more understeer with this bar setup.
     
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2017
  20. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    I should have been more clear. Haha

    Diameter rear sway bar and mine originally came with 14 inch wheels. :)

    The car has 275/60 - 15's on it that are still in excellent shape.
     

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