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Old 01-05-2013, 10:11 PM   #1
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wheel hop
how do i stop it its gona nade my diff


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you get wheel hop because you are front wheel drive. getting a limited slip diff will help dramatically
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Actually the lower motor mount makes a significant improvement. The engine moving is the prime factor to wheel hop, not an open diff.
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Actually the lower motor mount makes a significant improvement. The engine moving is the prime factor to wheel hop, not an open diff.
Add the trans & pass mount as well. Poly versions.
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Get some tubular control arms also.
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Get some tubular control arms also.
Ditto ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Get some tubular control arms also.
Yes that's the ticket plus a lower engine mount (dog bone) you will still get a little but very little
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