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Tech Question
Jose Martinez, Santiago, Chile, 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 318
Hi; I´m writing you because I have a big bounce in my Dart
rear end when I try to spin the wheels, I don´t know how it says, it´s about
burn the rear tires. I have a mild modificated 318 (about 6200 rpm range), 5
speed Dakota trans, ceramic clutch, 3.15:1 sure grip, 245/60 14 tires, new
bushings, springs and shock absorbers, I changed everything because of the
terrible bounce produced when I try to smoke my Dart, what can I do?
Thanks.
Jose-
It sounds like you are referring to "wheel hop". The first thing to try is adding some clamps to the front half of the rear springs, making them pretty tight. (If you don't understand, let me know and I'll try to get you a photo). If that doesn't help, there are several other options:
- Add a pair of extra shock absorbers, mounted horizontally (quadra shocks).
See http://www.justsuspension.com/product/19
- Get a pair of Mopar Performance Super Stock rear leaf springs
- Get a set of "Cal Trac" bars. See: http://www.calvertracing.com/caltracs.html
There are several other ways to fix this, but the above are the only really "streetable" fixes.
Rick
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