"THE HEEP" Buildup (SOA, 3/4 axles, Stak, Hi-steer)

carwash · 09-05-2008, 10:18 AM

Hopping when breaking traction would probably be due to the lack of shock stroke to slow down the hop.

maddhatter · 09-05-2008, 11:19 AM

This this has turned out great!!
Very cool build, I hope to see it out on the trail sometime.

JeepHD · 09-05-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Hopping when breaking traction would probably be due to the lack of shock stroke to slow down the hop.

Yep, that is my only thoughts at this point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddhatter

This this has turned out great!!
Very cool build, I hope to see it out on the trail sometime.

Thanks, Now I just need to get it to sit lower! 1 inch body lift is coming off and I am going to try to raise the rear spring mounts about an inch to loose another 1/2. Hopefully the springs settle down about an inch or so also.

blazerbrad · 09-08-2008, 08:18 AM

Did it hop the same way before the traction bar? Just wondering if the geometry (anti-squat) of the bar is part of the issue. A guy in our club put a traction bar on his and afterwards it would almost jump completely off the ground because of the super high anti-squat.

MrShoeBoy · 09-26-2008, 09:23 PM

Make the rear bar as long as you can. I had a similar issue with the traction bar in my old XJ. Would hop around after breaking loose. I lengthened the bar and it got better but would still hop a little. I completly solved the hopping in my new truck with a 4 link.

Good Luck,

AARON

nshefbuch · 10-07-2008, 11:04 PM

hey i came accross these springs. have you checked these out for your soa? i've always heard rubicon has the best leaf springs.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16311_5111.htm

JeepHD · 10-08-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nshefbuch

hey i came accross these springs. have you checked these out for your soa? i've always heard rubicon has the best leaf springs.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16311_5111.htm

Yes I considered them, but they are twice the price as my BDS Springs and BDS has a better warranty. I also travel to Coldwater MI often for work and that is where BDS is located so I save shipping and if I do bend one, I can exchange when I am in the area for work. When I go my BDS springs they were about $80 a piece, so half the price of the REs. They have went up to $100 since.

Thanks
Josh

09-05-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Hopping when breaking traction would probably be due to the lack of shock stroke to slow down the hop. __________________

09-26-2008, 09:23 PM	#5
MrShoeBoy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 120	Make the rear bar as long as you can. I had a similar issue with the traction bar in my old XJ. Would hop around after breaking loose. I lengthened the bar and it got better but would still hop a little. I completly solved the hopping in my new truck with a 4 link. Good Luck, AARON __________________ 91 MJ Under construction

10-07-2008, 11:04 PM	#6
nshefbuch Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: piqua, ohio Posts: 76	jeephd hey i came accross these springs. have you checked these out for your soa? i've always heard rubicon has the best leaf springs. http://www.quadratec.com/products/16311_5111.htm

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09-05-2008, 11:19 AM	#2
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	This this has turned out great!! Very cool build, I hope to see it out on the trail sometime.

09-08-2008, 08:18 AM	#4
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Did it hop the same way before the traction bar? Just wondering if the geometry (anti-squat) of the bar is part of the issue. A guy in our club put a traction bar on his and afterwards it would almost jump completely off the ground because of the super high anti-squat.