wheel hop

[butt_yodel]

All I did was leave the weight on the car…backed up onto ramps. Scribed the eccentric and frame so I could put it back how it was then swapped the links and lined the scribe marks back up. Zero issues…the finer the scribe mark the more accurate you’ll be.

I see the scribe marks in the photo on the FenFab website. Sweet. Thanks!

 

[UNBROKEN]

I see the scribe marks in the photo on the FenFab website. Sweet. Thanks!

Oh yea…that’s my car in one of the pics. Didn’t know that. lol

 

[blackdog]

Post one for the team. Thanks Unbroken!!

 

[MikeHTally]

what the hell is IRS?

Worst scourge in the federal government.

 

[little blackie]

Thanks to all for the info - I just received the AWR brace and the fenfab toe link makes sense so I'm going with that also, plus the sway bar and strut tower brace (for good measure) Once everything is installed, I'll let er rip and report back!
Stay safe compadres

 

[UNBROKEN]

Thanks to all for the info - I just received the AWR brace and the fenfab toe link makes sense so I'm going with that also, plus the sway bar and strut tower brace (for good measure) Once everything is installed, I'll let er rip and report back!
Stay safe compadres

The strut tower brace is a cosmetic mod. It’ll make no handling difference.

 

[2manycars4me]

For all the mention of wheel hop, the way GM attacked it was with Magnetic ride control. The shocks actually control the wheel hop. They found this out with the C6 Z06's. I've had a few high HP GM vehicles and never experienced wheel hop in any of them.

 

[blackdog]

I did too and below is their response.

We do not have plans for explorer parts at this time.



Thanks,

Glenn Cox

Late model specialist
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P: 813.986.9302

F: 813.986.8055

I got the same response, so it would appear that Fenfab is the only player in town.

 

[Chrisicle]

I see the scribe marks in the photo on the FenFab website. Sweet. Thanks!

Where is that scribe mark? Looking at the photos on fenfabs website I don’t see it at all.

 

[butt_yodel]

Where is that scribe mark? Looking at the photos on fenfabs website I don’t see it at all.

Drew a little arrow

 

[little blackie]

Ok, sorry for the delay - everything has been installed and I finally got a chance to play around with it for a while. I haven't had any wheel hop yet and overall, I'm very happy with everything. They did have to slot the right rear upper control arm for whatever reason but no big deal, it goes down the road straight and as far as ride quality, it just feels better all around. The steed springs don't feel much stiffer than stock imo - which I'm happy about because I certainly wasn't looking for a stiffer ride, especially on these Wi. roads, but it just feels more solid but not stiffer, if that makes sense?? It stays a little flatter in the turns and the rear end is noticeably more stable as one would expect from the aforementioned parts. I like the look as well as the steeda springs maintain the factory rake but it does kind of beg for a wider wheel/tire package now that its been lowered and inch - especially in the rear

 

[Mr. Booshie]

You're lucky with the 2 bolt. However, that doesn't address the fact that there is enough deflection overall to give you wheel hop. And that's what you have to address.

You might have the only "unicorn" two bolt 2022 in history.

I have one too. 2bolt ‘22 October 27, 2022 build date.

 

[TMac]

I have one too. 2bolt ‘22 October 27, 2022 build date.

Congrats! You won the subframe lottery!

 

[Mr. Booshie]

Congrats! You won the subframe lottery!

I asked the sales woman to send me a photo of the subframe before I’d even come look at it. She did it, confused as to why, but I went down to buy it after that.

 

[Midnight]

Try rear toe link, vertical link inserts from steeda (cheaper than billet links) and subframe bushing upgrade, those ARE THE WHEEL HOP cure... I've done a ton of research on this issue. Steeda sells the "wheel hop" kit that addresses this issue. I'm doing that before I start beating the crap out of my brand new 2023 I just bought a few weeks ago! Hope this helps you out.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Yes the Steeda vertical link inserts are cheaper than billet links but only by 150 bucks. FenFab makes everything needed and I like supporting a small one-man operation when I can.
His subframe bushing brake kit, billet vertical links and toe arms are top notch stuff.

 

[Dark Knight]

The strut tower brace is a cosmetic mod. It’ll make no handling difference.

Steeda website implies its better than the "stamped metal" OEM, is it worth it to install?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Steeda website implies its better than the "stamped metal" OEM, is it worth it to install?

If you like the looks of it then for sure it’s worth it. Just don’t expect any difference in handling.
The real bracing for the strut towers is the triangulated tubing hidden under the plastic cowl panels.

 

[MikeyP]

Steeda website implies its better than the "stamped metal" OEM, is it worth it to install?

Besides the visual appeal, the only improvement is it's smaller and further back than the factory bar, so makes access to some engine parts easier. And it's stiff enough to put your weight on when trying to access this peanut engine down in the engine bay.