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Wheelhop Remedies - F41 Suspension

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

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  1. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks like that may have fixed it! Bet that takes load off your mind... :D
     
    FLGS400, Aug 29, 2022
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  2. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Had to do what we had to do to get them balanced.

    Nonetheless, I'm happy this chapter is closed.
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 29, 2022
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  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Sure does!

    One of the "made in Mexico" AC Delco shocks I replaced the air shocks with way back when was junk. I'm sure that didn't help.
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 29, 2022
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  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I like the color you painted them :D
     
    CJay, Aug 29, 2022
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  5. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Spray bomb special. :D
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 29, 2022
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  6. 69GS430/TKX

    69GS430/TKX Silver Level contributor

    This thread is gonna be very useful when I start trying things to eliminate my car's BAD wheel hop problem.
    "How bad is it?"
    It broke an upper rear shock mount.
     
    69GS430/TKX, Aug 29, 2022
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  7. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Did you ever put the shims under the transmission?
     
    Dano, Aug 30, 2022
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  8. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yikes!!

    Yes - lots of good info in this thread. Maybe I'll make it a sticky.
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 30, 2022
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  9. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    The driveshaft loop I'm using now (before I install the Caruso piece) is bolted between the transmission and the mount & is 1/4 inch steel.

    So, no but kinda.
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 30, 2022
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  10. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Did that make any difference? I've been meaning to order some of those shims off the guy on Ebay.
     
    Dano, Aug 30, 2022
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  11. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tough to tell, only because that loop was on there with the other shocks.

    However, I can't see how having any 1/4 inch shim there would be detrimental.

    It's funny how so many small bits from these cars got discarded over the years.
     
    Brett Slater, Aug 30, 2022
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  12. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Update:

    As of August 29th of last year, I thought I'd remedied my wheelhop issue. It looked that way, anyway.

    Absolutely nothing has been done to the suspension since installing the Lakewood shocks. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

    Yet, here we are again: hopping like the Easter Bunny when I hammer it.

    Explain to me how it can be fine when I put it away and not fine now.
     
    Brett Slater, Apr 10, 2023
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  13. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    IDK, but I run new Gabriel Air shocks, poly bushings everywhere, F-41, stock original rear & frt springs, cuz I like stock or lower ride height. Air shocks never over 30 lbs., never any wheel hop. Street, track, drag radials or street tires. So again, IDK.
    I used to experience wheel hop with leaf spring suspension & needed traction bars, but not with coils.
    Maybe too heavy coil spring rate?
     
    Mart, Apr 10, 2023
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  14. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    He needs a set of no hop bars...done
     
    CJay, Apr 10, 2023
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  15. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    I guess I've beat this dead horse enough.

    I'll have to get some no hop bars and call it a day. I didn't want to but I'm left with really no other options at this point.
     
    Brett Slater, Apr 10, 2023
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  16. Bigpig455

    Bigpig455 Fastest of the slow....

    Bigpig455, Apr 10, 2023
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  17. Paul Massicotte

    Paul Massicotte **

    Adjustable upper control arms.

    Set the pinion angle as it sits now and that should correct the issue now and into the future.

    Besides, my car never really left well at the track with the no hop bars. The body always looked like it was raising up when it left, instead of squatting. The 60’ decreased as well when I went to the adjustable uppers.
     
    Paul Massicotte, Apr 10, 2023
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  18. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    It looks like the body is rising, but what is happening is the rear is being pushed down.

    Brett, if you do go with the No Hops, get the TA Performance set. They fit both my original 8.2 and then my 8.5 rear. The Edelbrock ones I bought, I could not make them work, they would not fit.
     
    LARRY70GS, Apr 11, 2023
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  19. buickmanmarty

    buickmanmarty Member

    I know Im probably dating myself but I run a set of Southside machine bars and never had any problem with wheel hop.Pretty sure they change the pinion angle
     
    buickmanmarty, Apr 11, 2023
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  20. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    Total noob question but did you try different tires? Could there be a bad reaction between those and the suspension?
     
    Fred Hickey, Apr 11, 2023
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