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Wheel hop fix?

Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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No I don't
 
Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Missing bumpstops means your shocks are likely toast and were bottoming out -- stock orange deCarbon/Delphi shocks? Replace with Bilstein or Koni and get new bumpstops for starters.

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well i just checked. there or no missing bolts. nothing seems bent. i even grabbed just about everything and pushed and pulled on it, and everything is solid. i couldnt tell about the bushing on the control arms, but my bumpstops are completly gone and the bushing on the shocks are about shot. bushing on the sway bar are faily knew, i replaced them about 1-2 years ago. and i might be interested in the ones your saling bob if that will solve my problem.
 
Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Yes they are stock. And the kit I was gonna buy is from slp/ bilstein with shocks and springs. And was also gonna get new bumpstops.
 
Old Jul 3, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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well i just got home and check the rear end. and it is pretty low. i felt around inside it with my finger and couldnt feel the level of it. so now i know that. would it be recommended to just change the fluid and put a new gasket on it?
 
Old Jul 3, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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first would be to get the cover off and look for damage or metal in the oil. DO NOT use synthetic oil in a posi and dont forget the additive.
 
Old Jul 4, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Well it will be tomorrow befor i can look at it. But what additive? And what fluid would you recommend? I use royal purple for motor oil and I'd like to use it here if Possiable.
 
Old Jul 4, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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any 80w90 gear oil that is not synthetic, here is limited slip additive. JEGS Performance Products 60120 JEGS Limited Slip Additive
 
Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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sorry its been a few days since i replyed. but i checked the gears and all looks good. no metal shaveings or anything. and iv tried to find 80w90 in royal purple, but the only kind they make ( as far as i know) is for marine applications. would it be able to be used anyways or is there another brand thats recommended?
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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really not any difference in dino gear oil. penzoil is fine.
 
Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Based on his description he may have a tranny problem. Due to gearing the rear sees the highest torque in first gear at around 4500 RPMs. If you feel an issue right after it shifts into second gear I doubt it is coming from the rear. When a stock or near car shifts into second there is a dramatic drop off of torque the rear end sees but more internal stress in the transmission.

Anyone that has owned a stock first gens know that a weak rear suspension will wheel hop the worst at launch above 3000 RPMs.
 

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