looking for ideas on irs upgrades

[n8rssvt]

I just got this 99 cobra it is all stock and it didnt even have the recalls done yet. know that that is done i would like to get the hop out of the rear end so if anyone can let me now about some good upgrades i would really appreciate it thanks

 

[Uncle Meat]

I just got this 99 cobra it is all stock and it didnt even have the recalls done yet. know that that is done i would like to get the hop out of the rear end so if anyone can let me now about some good upgrades i would really appreciate it thanks

Seems the most effective way to get rid of the hop is to install a straight axle! Not the answer you wanted to hear though I'm sure....

U.M.

 

[n8rssvt]

no not really but thanks

 

[Uncle Meat]

Lets see.... other things that can help with wheel hop on IRS equipped Cobra's are as follows...

Stickier tires.
Polyurethane bushings.
Beefier torque brace.
Stiffer (rebound dampening) rear shocks.
Differential brace.

U.M.

 

[n8rssvt]

alright i will look into that stuff thanks alot its got to help at least a little

 

[argumosa3]

I'm not sure how much you've looked into those parts mentioned earlier, but I thought maybe you like some feedback. Here is a small list of suspension mods that have had some dramatic effects on reducing my wheel hop and ride.

-rear differential brace for subframe
-polyurethane bushings for rear subframe and differntial carrier
-polyurethane sway bar bushings
-eibach sportline lowering springs
-bilstein shocks/struts


I'm also sitting on 285/35/18s so that helps a little. I'm still experiencing a small amount of wheel hop, but really nowhere near as bad as other stock 99-01's I've driven. Hope this helps.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Funny.... I thought I'd already posted that same info in post #4 to this thread?

U.M.

 

[OH1Snake]

U. M.
Can you recomend a good brand and source for both the Torque brace and the Differential brace? These will be for a 2001 Cobra.
Thanks

 

[Uncle Meat]

U. M.
Can you recomend a good brand and source for both the Torque brace and the Differential brace? These will be for a 2001 Cobra.
Thanks

I'd get a stock 03/04 Cobra torque brace ($70 from Ford) and then get this differential brace ($150): http://www.billetflow.com/irs_brace.htm

U.M.