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c10seconds · 06-27-2010, 08:31 PM

How can I get rid of the wheel hop? I just took it around the block for the first time since I installed the new detroit locker and now Im getting wheel hop. Im using the shocks that came with the kit. Would a shock upgrade fix this?

draggin86 · 06-27-2010, 09:38 PM

you can tri the upgraded QA1 shocks that are available for that kit

87chevy.com · 06-28-2010, 11:03 PM

whats your pinion angle?

c10seconds · 06-29-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

whats your pinion angle?

Im not sure of the exact pinion angle. I havent changed it from its stock position. Could that be the issue?

**N2TRUX** · 06-29-2010, 08:42 PM

Please define "rear air ride strong arm kit". Do you mean Ride Tech's "Air Bar" kit or what? If so my guess is your shocks may be to soft. I haven't had any issues with that set up on mine, but then again I haven't hammered on it from a dead stop. From a rolling start mine will break loose and spin but no wheel hop.

entourageguy · 06-29-2010, 08:44 PM

I'd head over to the ride tech forum and ask them for suggestions ...

http://ridetech.com/forum/

c10seconds · 06-29-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Please define "rear air ride strong arm kit". Do you mean Ride Tech's "Air Bar" kit or what? If so my guess is your shocks may be to soft. I haven't had any issues with that set up on mine, but then again I haven't hammered on it from a dead stop. From a rolling start mine will break loose and spin but no wheel hop.

This is what I have and Im just using the standard shocks that come with the kit.

**N2TRUX** · 06-30-2010, 11:30 AM

Sorry bro, I didn't realize you were running their Trailing Arm system? How did the install go for you? You can post on their forum, or give them a call, but I'll but its shock related.

**lolife99** · 06-30-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

How can I get rid of the wheel hop? I just took it around the block for the first time since I installed the new detroit locker and now Im getting wheel hop. Im using the shocks that came with the kit. Would a shock upgrade fix this?

Just curious,... did it wheel hop any before?
Was it bagged before?
Do you think the locker has anything to do with it?

c10seconds · 06-30-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sorry bro, I didn't realize you were running their Trailing Arm system? How did the install go for you? You can post on their forum, or give them a call, but I'll but its shock related.

No worries. The install was a breeze. The hardest part was removing all the rivets but even that with the right tools is pretty easy. Im guessing its shock related as well? I know you have one of their kits on your truck just not sure which one. Which shocks are you using?

Or maybe bag pressure has something to do with it?

lolife: It only started to hop after I installed the locker. Before the locker only one wheel was spinning and no hop

SCOTI · 06-30-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

No worries. The install was a breeze. The hardest part was removing all the rivets but even that with the right tools is pretty easy. Im guessing its shock related as well? I know you have one of their kits on your truck just not sure which one. Which shocks are you using?

Or maybe bag pressure has something to do with it?

lolife: It only started to hop after I installed the locker. Before the locker only one wheel was spinning and no hop

What air pressure are you running for the rears?

c10seconds · 07-03-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What air pressure are you running for the rears?

55 psi. Is the stock pinion angle supposed to be ok with this kit?

65Gregg · 07-07-2010, 11:51 AM

I may have missed this but when does it hop? When you hammer it, when you go around a corner or when?

c10seconds · 07-07-2010, 12:09 PM

It does it when I hammer it from a dead stop

SCOTI · 07-07-2010, 12:23 PM

Sounds like the pinion angle does need to be adjusted for better results.

06-27-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help How can I get rid of the wheel hop? I just took it around the block for the first time since I installed the new detroit locker and now Im getting wheel hop. Im using the shocks that came with the kit. Would a shock upgrade fix this?

06-27-2010, 09:38 PM	#2
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help you can tri the upgraded QA1 shocks that are available for that kit

06-28-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help Please define "rear air ride strong arm kit". Do you mean Ride Tech's "Air Bar" kit or what? If so my guess is your shocks may be to soft. I haven't had any issues with that set up on mine, but then again I haven't hammered on it from a dead stop. From a rolling start mine will break loose and spin but no wheel hop. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-29-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
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06-30-2010, 11:30 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help Sorry bro, I didn't realize you were running their Trailing Arm system? How did the install go for you? You can post on their forum, or give them a call, but I'll but its shock related. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-30-2010 at 11:32 AM.

07-07-2010, 11:51 AM	#13
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help I may have missed this but when does it hop? When you hammer it, when you go around a corner or when? __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

07-07-2010, 12:09 PM	#14
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Wheel hop w/rear air ride strong arm kit... help It does it when I hammer it from a dead stop

07-07-2010, 12:23 PM	#15
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