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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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STILL wheelhopping

ive got lca with relocation brackets,umi tunnelbrace adjustable torque arm,summit 3 way drag shocks and my car is still wheelhopping any suggestions?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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I'm assuming this is only happening if/when you launch on the bottle?? What tires are you running in the back?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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IVE got nitto555 street radials and its even wheelhopping off the bottle.ive thought about putting poly sway bar busings and endlinks do you think it will help?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Have you confirmed that the settings on the LCA brackets and torque arm are correct?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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have ur pinion angle adjusted if u havent

at the track manuals should run a -3 to -4 degree pinion angle

plus i think on the relocation brackets the second hole is best for stock height cars

correct me if im wrong
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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At what point did the wheel hop begin?
Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Another vote for checking the pinion angle. It's common for people to incorrectly set the pinion angle.
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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THE wheelhopping began after i put in the moser 9in.the pinion angle is set at -3.i got the lca in the lowest hole do i need it in the second hole?
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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The lowest hole is the best position to eliminate wheel hop and gain straight line traction. I read that you set the pinion angle to -3 degrees, but as I stated above, a lot of people get confused about setting pinion angle and do it wrong. Does your driveshaft and "pinion gear" make a "V" shape pointing to the ground (this angle makes sure that it's negative pinion angle)?
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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^^ When you are ON it the rear has a tendancy to twist upwards. (pinion walking UP the ring gear) So if you sett the angle to negitive it should be pointing slightly down at a 'V', but the angle will not really be noticeable. So when the rear is under TQ or a heavy load the driveshaft angle straightens out. -Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought the angle was supposed to be -2*?

The lowest hole is good for straight line traction. However the LCA's should be parallel with the ground. Maybe a little more sloped down twords the rear.

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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I know i set the pinion angle right. ive tried -1,-2,& -3.i couldnt tell any difference in any of the change.has any one else had this problem?if so how did u fix it. the relocation brackets helped some but its still pretty bad.
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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I have mine in the bottom hole. also why didn't you change your panhard bar? that will make a big difference
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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i didnt think the panhard bar would help with wheelhopping. i though it would just help cornering.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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If you are not running rod end lower control arms you might try some, or put poly bushings in the stock arms. Try lowering your tire pressure. With the improved antisquat of the shorter torque arm you may be better off with the lower arms in the second hole. Just for reference too low anitsquat causes wheel spin while too high will cause wheel hop.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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i got tubular lca's with poly bushings.ill try moving them to the second hole.



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