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Topic: Wheel Hop
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 147
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 11-18-2006 10:14 AM
 
When "testing" my detroit locker i get almost immediate wheel hop. I think my 1" lowering blocks are the suspect but want to see your guys opinion. I've got big block torino leafs with south side machine bars. (i think they say NOT to use lowering blocks). Also have some old KYB shocks so those may need replacing also. So should i take the blocks out and have the springs dearched to bring the rear down to where i like it? Shock recommendation for a mostly street car? thanks------------------
69 Torino GT Formal Roof
420" Windsor
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Stang72
Gearhead Posts: 326
From: Arkel,Zuid-Holland,Holland
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 11-19-2006 06:16 AM
lowered leafsprings with stiffer specs, and some good shocks might help...
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Fordwiser
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Metamora, Illinois
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-19-2006 11:54 AM
Seems to me the lowering blocks would cause more leverage on the leaf springs, but the traction bars should overcome that. I'd try clamping the front of the springs (as seen in other posts) and some sort of adjustable shocks first.Roger
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 11-20-2006 01:38 PM
Why not pull out the lowering blocks as a test, leave everything else the same. you dont have to spend any money and youll be able to confirm the blocks were the problem.
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roger
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: ontario, canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-20-2006 04:39 PM
Is there a specific part/clamp for clamping the front of the spring?
I keep hearing of this method but have never seen it or know what you use, is there a specific supplier?
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-20-2006 05:18 PM
See if this helps any Roger.http://members.tripod.com/~Crim_Auto/leafs.html
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 147
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 11-20-2006 05:24 PM
Nice article there. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll clamp the front half of the springs and may also remove the blocks just to see if that makes a difference.
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 2005
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-20-2006 06:03 PM
I love the article nameheh
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