Posted by TParker (IP: 4.33.1.93) on September 15, 1999 at 14:39:33:
In Reply to: Yes and,,, posted by T.L. on September 14, 1999 at 22:55:53:
I have not had a problem with wheel hop either. I thought the reason that Ford stagared the shocks is to help stop wheel hop. I think that the air shocks might be contributing to your wheel hop, they are much stiffer and have less dampening capabilities than gas shocks do. Wheel hop gets exagerated if you can not dampen it out.
: ...Get solid aluminum front "eye" bushings and polygraphite rear shackle bushings...Interesting though; I have NEVER had a problem with wheel-hop in my '73...
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: : ...they will only exacerbate the problem by eliminating the natural 'give' in the suspension making it TOO stiff. I would then have to ask if you have "slapper" traction bars, if so try some "Traction Master" type like the early Mustangs (incl Shelbys)and Falcons used. These mounted to the 'spring pad' and then to the subrame ahead fo the axle...haven't seen ANY wheel hop with those style in all my years.