My car has Bad wheel hop, please help...

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I have a 86' gt, and it has really bad wheel hop. I was told that it could be the quad shocks,but i pulled the wheel off and the look like they are new. I just recently bought the car,and the guy had lowered it 2" with moroso springs. Could the lowering springs have cause that? Another guy told me that i should just get some lower control arms for it and it should take care of it. So any advice you guys have would be awesome.

1986 Mustang gt
347stroker,t-5,3:55 gears,headers,flowmaster exhaust.
not sure of the time since i just bought the car, im assuming mid 13's
future mods
Replace stock intake,and heads with afr heads and trick flow intake

 

Fox Saleen 163

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The quad shocks could cause it, but the regular shocks could also cause it if they are worn. If any of your bushings are really sloppy it could also be the problem. Sometimes different tire compounds will cause wheel hop.

 

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Bad Quads, Bad Shocks, Bad control arm/s, tire compound like stated above could be it as well. Hey fox, shoot me an email man, id like to meet up with you before the races on the 23rd. Later.

 

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Are your tires bald or on there way there?

Mine were bald a few years ago before I had solid uppers/lowers and when I stomped in the 1st 2 gears it would light them up and then wheel hop. Replaced the upper/lowers and new tires and MAN WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Dont worry about the quads. The upper/lowers are more important.

www.blueovalindustries.com has uppers/lowers set for 150. Cant beat that. Your car will thank you....i promise.

 

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no my tires arent bald, infact they are brand new... well thanks for all the help guys.. i think i may go buy some new upper and lower control arms and see if that takes care of the problem

 

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tranny mount, motor mounts. are they still good?

 

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mike keirstead said:

. Replaced the upper/lowers and new tires and MAN WHAT A DIFFERENCE. Dont worry about the quads. The upper/lowers are more important.
www.blueovalindustries.com has uppers/lowers set for 150. Cant beat that. Your car will thank you....i promise.

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Mike,

WOW thats a good price. Did you buy them ones for your car? I think I might give them a call Monday when they're open and order a set. Ctrl arms are on The "We need:" list for my car. That will take care of that. They look like decent quality control arms too...

 

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No i have solid upper/lowers from steeda now....but my cousin just bought the BLUEOVAL ones and they work great. I installed them for him.