wheel hop?

e3sean · November 12th, 2008, 01:05 AM

ok so i switch to these lower control arms
Lakewood Heavy Duty Lower Control Arms: LAK-20150 - summitracing.com

and i got a set of upper control arms but i havent put them on yet(waiting to buy bushings). but i took my quad shocks off. i havent drove it yet hopefully tomorrow. am i going to have wheel hop without having changed my uppers yet? i think i am just going to buy new quad shocks anyway the old ones were junk,they were not that heavy and my tires didnt rub.

85rumblefox · November 12th, 2008, 01:37 AM

If you wanna be sure that wheel hop isn't gonna be an issue, leave the kicker shocks on, or at least get some new ones. That's the whole reason of them being there lol

Especially if you're gonna be using spherical (solid) bushings, which, if it's gonna be a bona-fide track car, wouldn't be at all a bad idea... just a rather rough ride.

P.S. Good choice, Lakewoods are reasonably priced, and perform quite well

F8L GT · November 12th, 2008, 01:44 AM

with after market lowers you shoulding have a big problem with wheel hop. the factory stamped lowers flex to much and thats why they have the quad shock. The rear suspension on the 99-04 is basically the same and I run Roush lowers with the stock uppers minus the quad shocks and I dont get any wheel hop. I know its the 5.0 section. just thought I'd help you out.

93hatch · November 12th, 2008, 02:34 AM

dude you have better upper and lowers than me (mine are steedas) and i gave my quad shocks to the dude with the notch when i got his gears, i gots zero wheel hop

grnstang · November 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM

all you gotta do is get good control arms and you're set

e3sean · November 12th, 2008, 02:34 PM

I already have the lowers on with poly bushings i am waiting on bushings to put the uppers on. so i think i am gonna just buy new shocks. i also switched my front a arm bushings to poly which was a bitch but i bet it is gonna drive nice now i cant wait to drive it.

Sleeper_Stang_89 · November 12th, 2008, 03:38 PM

the quad shocks are useless...

flyin ryan · November 13th, 2008, 10:25 AM

I removed the quads and mounts off the back of my 91, installed some upr chrome moly lowers and had wheel hop out the ass.. switched out the stock uppers for upr's and same wheel hop. Had to switch to adjustable snubbers and adjustable upper control arms and dial in the angle... no more wheel hop at all now

On my daily driver 88 lx I replaced the bushings on the uppers and install steeda lower aluminum control arms with new quad shocks and no wheel hop.

Randy Stinchcomb · November 13th, 2008, 10:34 AM

if you ditch the "kicker" shocks (and you should) then install a good set of multi-adjustable rear shocks, like the ones from QA1, will eliminate your wheel hop problem....or atleast they did on my '96 Gt

BUGMAN · November 15th, 2008, 07:36 PM

The first thing we do is toss the quad shocks on every car we buy. You should have no problem even now with the stock uppers on there. I have ran stock uppers with welded/boxed factory lowers (no quads) several times with no issues.

Originally Posted by Sleeper_Stang_89

the quad shocks are useless...

Ditto!

93mustank · November 15th, 2008, 07:37 PM

What are quad shocks?

86_Notch · November 15th, 2008, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by 93mustank

What are quad shocks?

those club like things that you use to beat your wife with when she refuses to bring you a beer when the game is on

November 12th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#1
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	wheel hop? ok so i switch to these lower control arms Lakewood Heavy Duty Lower Control Arms: LAK-20150 - summitracing.com and i got a set of upper control arms but i havent put them on yet(waiting to buy bushings). but i took my quad shocks off. i havent drove it yet hopefully tomorrow. am i going to have wheel hop without having changed my uppers yet? i think i am just going to buy new quad shocks anyway the old ones were junk,they were not that heavy and my tires didnt rub. __________________

November 12th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#2
85rumblefox Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you wanna be sure that wheel hop isn't gonna be an issue, leave the kicker shocks on, or at least get some new ones. That's the whole reason of them being there lol Especially if you're gonna be using spherical (solid) bushings, which, if it's gonna be a bona-fide track car, wouldn't be at all a bad idea... just a rather rough ride. P.S. Good choice, Lakewoods are reasonably priced, and perform quite well __________________ '85 Mustang LX: Forged '94 Block \| Ported Windsor Sr's \| Ported Vic Jr. \| Speed Demon 750 \| Lunati custom nitrous grind \| BBK tuned shorties \| 2.5" O/R H w/ 3" Flow' 40's \| P.A. AODE \| P.A. manual/t-brake v.b. \| Art Carr 4000 Stall \| MSD 6A

November 12th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#3
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	with after market lowers you shoulding have a big problem with wheel hop. the factory stamped lowers flex to much and thats why they have the quad shock. The rear suspension on the 99-04 is basically the same and I run Roush lowers with the stock uppers minus the quad shocks and I dont get any wheel hop. I know its the 5.0 section. just thought I'd help you out. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

November 12th, 2008, 02:34 AM	#4
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude you have better upper and lowers than me (mine are steedas) and i gave my quad shocks to the dude with the notch when i got his gears, i gots zero wheel hop __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

November 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#5
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	all you gotta do is get good control arms and you're set __________________

November 12th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#6
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,609 iTrader: 0 reviews	I already have the lowers on with poly bushings i am waiting on bushings to put the uppers on. so i think i am gonna just buy new shocks. i also switched my front a arm bushings to poly which was a bitch but i bet it is gonna drive nice now i cant wait to drive it. __________________

November 13th, 2008, 10:25 AM	#8
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	I removed the quads and mounts off the back of my 91, installed some upr chrome moly lowers and had wheel hop out the ass.. switched out the stock uppers for upr's and same wheel hop. Had to switch to adjustable snubbers and adjustable upper control arms and dial in the angle... no more wheel hop at all now On my daily driver 88 lx I replaced the bushings on the uppers and install steeda lower aluminum control arms with new quad shocks and no wheel hop.

November 13th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#9
Randy Stinchcomb Regular 1996 Mustang GT coupe 11.99@113.93mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 318 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you ditch the "kicker" shocks (and you should) then install a good set of multi-adjustable rear shocks, like the ones from QA1, will eliminate your wheel hop problem....or atleast they did on my '96 Gt __________________ *Thumbdinger.com* Fish With Protection Last edited by Randy Stinchcomb; November 13th, 2008 at 10:36 AM.

November 15th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#11
93mustank Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,014 iTrader: 1 reviews	What are quad shocks? __________________ PeteAndersonRacing.com

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