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09-16-2008, 12:50 PM

08black350

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Wheel Hop!

I have an 08 350 that has a bad tendency to wheel hop relentlessly at the drag strip. any suspension tips to help with this?

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09-16-2008, 12:56 PM

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Stop jumping.

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09-16-2008, 02:09 PM

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traction= good not bad......if u wanna burnout properly tho, more water kemosabe!

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09-17-2008, 10:36 AM

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hks hipermax coils : )

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09-17-2008, 11:56 AM

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whats your tire pressure at?

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09-17-2008, 12:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 08black350

I have an 08 350 that has a bad tendency to wheel hop relentlessly at the drag strip. any suspension tips to help with this?

Without going to a Ford dealer and pickin up a Mustang? Your options are limited.
Diff bushings have been claimed to help.
Stiffer shocks/springs as someone already suggested.
Tires.

Maybe there's something else but the independent rear is the biggest cause of the "hop"

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09-17-2008, 01:39 PM

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Welcome. Wheel hop is a common subject in the drag racing forum. Lets see some time slips.

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09-17-2008, 04:40 PM

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i'll get some time slips posted up soon... i want to run 1/4 mile. only local tracks are 1/8th. and i run between 8.90s and 9.0s either spinning 60ft or just hopping 60ft. i'm gonna try lower tire pressure tomorrow and see what the verdict is. thanks for all the help

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