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Old 01-14-11, 12:07 PM
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NJ wheel hop

why am i getting wheel hop when the tires break loose? its annoying as hell. car has toxico blue shocks and i believe ibach lowering springs. 88 turbo2
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A pinion snubber can help reduce wheel hop: https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/pinion-snubber-diff-mount-replacement-convertible-876959/.
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Probably worn bushings, warn differential mounts, broken front diff mount, or all three.
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looked the other day. diff mounts look worn. prob gonna replace everything and make it fresh..
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