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tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 9:06:12 AM    capri_83 Posts: 118 Joined: 6/3/2007 Status: offline so this is driving me crazy I've installed BFG drag radials(275/40r17) and now the car hops like crazy......street/water box. I've installed lakewood shocks......new bushings......uppers and lower control arms......the only thing different is the tires......last year no issue......I would hate to have to drive the car with slick on...... _____________________________ 83 Mercury Capri 1990 5.0L Roller Block (H.O.) RPM Air Gap Intake Msd Box(6al) and Billet Dist. 600 Cfm Carb. BBK Shorty Headers, 2.5" X-pipe Flowmaster one chamber mufflers and dumps 5 Spd(T-5) 4:10 MOTIVE GEARS....(31 Spline 8.8) Post #: 1

RE: tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 9:22:24 AM    SteelStang05 Posts: 2094 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: Long Island, NY Status: offline Weld on full length subframe connectors maybe will help? _____________________________ 04 TR Mach 1 M5-NOT TOTALED! Being Fixed! Mods: Steeda sts, Loudmouth 2 cat-back, mac o/r h-pipe, K&N filter, diablo tuner (in reply to capri_83) Post #: 2

RE: tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 10:14:26 AM    capri_83 Posts: 118 Joined: 6/3/2007 Status: offline car has sub-frame connectors.....know that I think about it I put in new springs(cargo coils) and I think they're my problem too stiff so in go the old ones. _____________________________ 83 Mercury Capri 1990 5.0L Roller Block (H.O.) RPM Air Gap Intake Msd Box(6al) and Billet Dist. 600 Cfm Carb. BBK Shorty Headers, 2.5" X-pipe Flowmaster one chamber mufflers and dumps 5 Spd(T-5) 4:10 MOTIVE GEARS....(31 Spline 8.8) (in reply to SteelStang05) Post #: 3

RE: tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 11:14:41 AM    TommyV8   Posts: 3985 Joined: 7/26/2004 From: St. Louis, MO Status: offline Maybe get a new torque arm? _____________________________ 2002 Camaro Z28 Automatic, stock converter, 2.73 gears Airbox lid, longtube headers, catless Y-pipe, cutout, Nitto drag radials 12.72 @ 108.62 1.93 60 ft (in reply to capri_83) Post #: 4

RE: tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 11:22:39 AM    JD1969 Team MF Member #069 Posts: 8242 Joined: 5/21/2004 Status: offline Mustangs do not have torque arms. I am thinking pinion angle might be really far off after the control arm swap?? < Message edited by JD1969 -- 5/9/2008 11:24:36 AM > _____________________________ GET IN THE RING! (in reply to TommyV8) Post #: 5

RE: tire hop????? - 5/9/2008 4:00:50 PM    capri_83 Posts: 118 Joined: 6/3/2007 Status: offline put old springs in and will try that......arms are not adjustable...thanks guy.....now it track night _____________________________ 83 Mercury Capri 1990 5.0L Roller Block (H.O.) RPM Air Gap Intake Msd Box(6al) and Billet Dist. 600 Cfm Carb. BBK Shorty Headers, 2.5" X-pipe Flowmaster one chamber mufflers and dumps 5 Spd(T-5) 4:10 MOTIVE GEARS....(31 Spline 8.8) (in reply to JD1969) Post #: 6

RE: tire hop????? - 5/10/2008 9:31:51 AM    TommyV8   Posts: 3985 Joined: 7/26/2004 From: St. Louis, MO Status: offline D'oh, pwnt myself. _____________________________ 2002 Camaro Z28 Automatic, stock converter, 2.73 gears Airbox lid, longtube headers, catless Y-pipe, cutout, Nitto drag radials 12.72 @ 108.62 1.93 60 ft (in reply to capri_83) Post #: 7

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