wheel hop

alexe · 08-07-2007, 12:17 PM

ive noticed in low traction situations, be it snow, gravel, or rain that i get very bad wheel hop. its a bad shudder i can feel through the drivetrain when the tires are just beginning to loose traction. i can only assume its wheel hop as i have experienced this before on other vehicles. has anyone dealt with this issue before? are there any mods others have used to eliminate the problem?

thanks

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Adam F · 08-07-2007, 02:00 PM

Maybe your shocks and springs are worn out? I'd suggest upgrading to OME suspension for a better ride.

111db · 08-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Just to clarify, this isn't happening when you're applying the brakes, correct?

alexe · 08-07-2007, 04:32 PM

no. usually happens while slowly accelerating in snow when the wheels begin to slip. most recent occurance was backing up a gravel incline

1eye · 08-07-2007, 04:33 PM

What are we running, year and model, any mods to said unit?

alexe · 08-07-2007, 05:12 PM

'99 4runner stock

08-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	Maybe your shocks and springs are worn out? I'd suggest upgrading to OME suspension for a better ride. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

08-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,215	Just to clarify, this isn't happening when you're applying the brakes, correct? __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

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1eye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N 53 - 29 - * Location: W 113 - 49 - * Posts: 128	What are we running, year and model, any mods to said unit? __________________ Phase 1: rebuild engine $ Phase 2: winch and custom bumpers $ Phase 3: 33" tires $ Phase 4: 4 inch lift $ Phase 5: locker$ Phase 6: snorkel Phase 7: body armour Phase 8: Bushwacker fender flares Phase 9: hmmm My favourite new toy is a 1" impact gun [1200+ ft lb of torque] :D

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alexe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 144	no. usually happens while slowly accelerating in snow when the wheels begin to slip. most recent occurance was backing up a gravel incline

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