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Old 11-04-2008, 11:32 PM
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Default bad wheel hop!
Just wondering if anyone had any sujestions for solving wheel hop? Whenever i try and heat the tires up a little it imediatly starts hopping! I have BBk upper and lower control arms, and eibach air bag springs, i know not hte best, but what can i do to solve this problem?

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Old 11-04-2008, 11:59 PM
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I put in new axle bushings.. problem solved
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:09 AM
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I put in new axle bushings.. problem solved
hmm... hopfully it will be that easy! i know the look like crap and are falling apart, thanks a lot prime!
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:11 AM
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either get sphericals or stock oem ones
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by primetime5.0
either get sphericals or stock oem ones
do you know of an easy way to get those things out? mine are frozen
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:55 PM
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Can order this from Maximum Motorsports


Check your pinion angle also.
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hey pro how do you check the pinion angle? any write ups? thanks
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hey pro how do you check the pinion angle? any write ups? thanks
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/91758/index.html

http://www.google.com/search?q=setti...L_enUS259US260
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Originally Posted by PRO50SC
Can order this from Maximum Motorsports


Check your pinion angle also.
hey I know someone who has that tool
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