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Old 02-22-2009, 05:54 PM
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I am installing a shock relocation bracket on my 1968 Camaro. It moves the shocks inward so that wider tires can fit the car. The shocks are originally staggered with one facing the front and one facing the back. With this bracket, they both face the front. This was originally done to stop the car from wheel hopping. What will stop the car from wheel hopping now?
I've got Hotchkis multi-leaf springs and subframe connectors, but want to make sure I don't blow up the rear end the first time I launch.

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I would go w/ a good set of traction bar's like Cal-Trac's that will get rid of wheel hop.
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I second that! Best leaf spring traction devise I've used.
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Do multi leaf springs help with wheel hop over the single leaf a lot or not much?
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Originally Posted by Rare96WS6
Do multi leaf springs help with wheel hop over the single leaf a lot or not much?
They help, but you'll still need something like a CalTrack.
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Caltracs are an excellent product. We have a new rear suspension system coming out for the first gen within the next 4-6 weeks. Stay tuned.
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I had the same problem with my 69' same set-up in the rear. I got some cure from lakewood traction bars, but still SOME wheel hop was still there.



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