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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: etxcntryboy on July 08, 2015, 08:52:24 pm

Title: Wheel Hop
Post by: etxcntryboy on July 08, 2015, 08:52:24 pm

I'm very new here but figured I'd ask, has anyone experienced bad wheel hop on a drag truck with stock suspension? If so, what are the best fixes?  I'm thinking back half...thanks

Title: Re: Wheel Hop
Post by: 84Silverado4x4 on July 10, 2015, 04:47:51 pm

Calvert Racing Caltrac bars can take care of the wheel hop and get you better planted if you want to stay with your leaf springs.

Title: Re: Wheel Hop
Post by: HAULIN IT on July 12, 2015, 08:50:39 am

Welcome to the site! I made my own "Cal-trac" type bars...they work rather well. Calvert makes them for both a stock (under the spring) & flipped axle. They are available through Chris at the store here. Lorne
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/HAULINIT/1ce39d10-36c2-4180-ab10-0ca151780cf6_zps881d9a2b.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/HAULINIT/media/1ce39d10-36c2-4180-ab10-0ca151780cf6_zps881d9a2b.jpg.html)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/HAULINIT/tractionbars039-2.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/HAULINIT/media/tractionbars039-2.jpg.html)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/HAULINIT/tractionbars038-1.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/HAULINIT/media/tractionbars038-1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Wheel Hop
Post by: etxcntryboy on July 21, 2015, 07:09:59 pm

Thanks for the replies. Hauling It, what does your truck run?

Title: Re: Wheel Hop
Post by: Blazin on July 22, 2015, 05:37:36 am

Take a look at the emblem in the center of the grille.  ;D

Title: Re: Wheel Hop
Post by: HAULIN IT on July 23, 2015, 10:28:22 pm

Quote from: etxcntryboy on July 21, 2015, 07:09:59 pm

Thanks for the replies. Hauling It, what does your truck run?

It's gone a best of 11.85 @ 113 mph with 60' times in the mid to higher 1.50's. Most times it runs between 12.10 & 12.25