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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Question Wheel hop!!!

Ok, i know i'm new on this thread, but my truck has a hopping problem . I have a '99 SC/SB. 4/6 DJM drop, it did this before the drop also. 255/55/18 bridgestones. Rear swaybar. If i mash on it from a stop, it will hop. I think the bushings in the leafsprings might have gone bad. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.3Okasai
Ok, i know i'm new on this thread, but my truck has a hopping problem . I have a '99 SC/SB. 4/6 DJM drop, it did this before the drop also. 255/55/18 bridgestones. Rear swaybar. If i mash on it from a stop, it will hop. I think the bushings in the leafsprings might have gone bad. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!
Get traction bars and your problem is solved. Unforunately there aren't any cheap ones that I know of for these trucks.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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caltracs will solve the problem.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Thanks, i'll look into it.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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i bought the ones from summit fir 140 that are specific for our trucks, we had to hit the holes with a torch make them a little bigger for the flip kit ubolts to fit through. Then i had to use some spacers to get the angle right with them i can take pictures if you want but it is easily the best money i have put into my truck next to the gears. No wheel hop at all, it makes it bottom out alot less (it stiffens the ride a lil bit) and it really did help out traction alot more(still spin halfway through second gear before it grabs though).

hope this helps
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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id like to see some pics of the traction bars.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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as do i
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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lets see 'em.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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yeah, lets see them!!! plus... do you have Titan wheels on your truck?!?!?! I kinda like them!!!
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