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franky69c10 · 02-23-2012, 01:19 PM

Just would like to know what u guys think what can cause the passenger wheel to hop when I slow down could it b the tie rods ?
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rwhit57 · 02-23-2012, 01:23 PM

I'm not sure what you mean by hop, but if the rotor is warped that could cause it to feel pretty rough.

franky69c10 · 02-23-2012, 01:41 PM

Not its not the rotor there fine, its like when im slowing down the wilk start to wobble/hop then the whole truck start shaking so I gotta stop all the way for it could stop shaking
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-23-2012, 01:54 PM

My truck bounches up and down braking at 45+ and anything under it shakes like a freezing bird. I know that I need to have new control arm bushings put in because mine are bad. When I replaced the pads the rotors seemed okay. Not sure though. Subbed.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-23-2012, 02:17 PM

if the rotor isnt warped check your rubber line and caliper.. its something in that front brake other thing ive seen is if the wheel bearing nut is too tight that that will happen

68Timber · 02-23-2012, 02:50 PM

Classic worn shock symptom.

franky69c10 · 02-23-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Classic worn shock symptom.

New shocks in the front
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DetroitIron · 02-23-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franky69c10

New shocks in the front
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My thought as well
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-23-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Classic worn shock symptom.

My shocks are so old I doubt I can even call them shocks anymore.

rwhit57 · 02-23-2012, 03:31 PM

I would check all the front end components, tie rods, idler arm etc. something is loose. Get under it and have someone move the steering wheel back and forth slowly. If somethings worn out you should be able to spot it.

Goldfinger · 02-23-2012, 03:34 PM

Mine had a wheel hop when i shattered my pad.

DetroitIron · 02-24-2012, 10:33 PM

Let us know when you solve it
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-24-2012, 11:24 PM

Just a question guys, when someone says you need a front end rebuild what necessarily does that mean? I know that my control arm bushings are bad but a family friend that is a mechanic said I'd probably need a complete front end rebuild. I'm going to try to start buying the necessary parts but besides control arm bushings what else is required?

Thanks.

3r!c84 · 02-24-2012, 11:54 PM

Jack the frot end up. Shake the tires. Left and right and up an down. See what parts you new to replace.

Remember after front end work needs an alignment..
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Phillip Pennartz · 02-25-2012, 07:22 AM

things to check for wear on front suspension

upper and lower ball joints
inner and outer tie rod ends
idler arm
pitman arm
steering box
control arm bushings

I cant remember if center link has a joint in it but
if it does it will need checking also

shocks

might just take it to alighnment shop for free estimate. call to make sure
its free first

big10ratrod77 · 02-25-2012, 08:03 AM

do you feel eny vibration in the brake pedal when stopping? thats a dead give away for a warped rotor. it could be a sticking piston in the caliper also. BUT before you start throwing parts at it check everything over realy good first.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-25-2012, 09:17 AM

a rebuilt front end consists of control arm bushings, bump stops, tie rod ends- inner and outer, ball joints , idler arm, pitman arm, and centerlink.. in these trucks the centerlink is solid metal and seldom goes You can add front shocks and springs in that mix too

THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-25-2012, 10:50 AM

I have been looking into a compete front end kit from PST suspension. Besides this kit (http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.116/.f?sc=12) what else would I need to get?
Thanks

02-23-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	wheel hop when braking ? Just would like to know what u guys think what can cause the passenger wheel to hop when I slow down could it b the tie rods ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-23-2012, 01:23 PM	#2
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: wheel hop when braking ? I'm not sure what you mean by hop, but if the rotor is warped that could cause it to feel pretty rough. __________________ "Whoever said money can't buy happiness has obviously never seen a speed shop!

02-23-2012, 01:41 PM	#3
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Not its not the rotor there fine, its like when im slowing down the wilk start to wobble/hop then the whole truck start shaking so I gotta stop all the way for it could stop shaking Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-23-2012, 01:54 PM	#4
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: wheel hop when braking ? My truck bounches up and down braking at 45+ and anything under it shakes like a freezing bird. I know that I need to have new control arm bushings put in because mine are bad. When I replaced the pads the rotors seemed okay. Not sure though. Subbed. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

02-23-2012, 02:17 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: wheel hop when braking ? if the rotor isnt warped check your rubber line and caliper.. its something in that front brake other thing ive seen is if the wheel bearing nut is too tight that that will happen __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-23-2012, 02:50 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Classic worn shock symptom. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-23-2012, 03:31 PM	#10
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: wheel hop when braking ? I would check all the front end components, tie rods, idler arm etc. something is loose. Get under it and have someone move the steering wheel back and forth slowly. If somethings worn out you should be able to spot it. __________________ "Whoever said money can't buy happiness has obviously never seen a speed shop!

02-23-2012, 03:34 PM	#11
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Mine had a wheel hop when i shattered my pad. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

02-24-2012, 10:33 PM	#12
DetroitIron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hudsonville, MI Posts: 174	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Let us know when you solve it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _______________________________________________ 1985 Chevy Scottsdale K20 350 with 700R4 running 3.42 gearing aka "The Honey Badger" 1993 Silverado C3500 Ext. Cab Dually 6.5 turbo diesel

02-24-2012, 11:24 PM	#13
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Just a question guys, when someone says you need a front end rebuild what necessarily does that mean? I know that my control arm bushings are bad but a family friend that is a mechanic said I'd probably need a complete front end rebuild. I'm going to try to start buying the necessary parts but besides control arm bushings what else is required? Thanks. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

02-24-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: wheel hop when braking ? Jack the frot end up. Shake the tires. Left and right and up an down. See what parts you new to replace. Remember after front end work needs an alignment.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-25-2012, 07:22 AM	#15
Phillip Pennartz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Wichita Falls,Tx Posts: 56	Re: wheel hop when braking ? things to check for wear on front suspension upper and lower ball joints inner and outer tie rod ends idler arm pitman arm steering box control arm bushings I cant remember if center link has a joint in it but if it does it will need checking also shocks might just take it to alighnment shop for free estimate. call to make sure its free first

02-25-2012, 08:03 AM	#16
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: wheel hop when braking ? do you feel eny vibration in the brake pedal when stopping? thats a dead give away for a warped rotor. it could be a sticking piston in the caliper also. BUT before you start throwing parts at it check everything over realy good first. __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

02-25-2012, 09:17 AM	#17
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: wheel hop when braking ? a rebuilt front end consists of control arm bushings, bump stops, tie rod ends- inner and outer, ball joints , idler arm, pitman arm, and centerlink.. in these trucks the centerlink is solid metal and seldom goes You can add front shocks and springs in that mix too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-25-2012, 10:50 AM	#18
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: wheel hop when braking ? I have been looking into a compete front end kit from PST suspension. Besides this kit (http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.116/.f?sc=12) what else would I need to get? Thanks __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9



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