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gmc67swb · 01-12-2005, 08:47 PM

Well, I have the first casualty of my new set up (350HO, Centerforce clutch) I destroyed a U-joint today when I hammered second gear. Good ole leaf springs did the wheel hop, next thing I know I hear a nasty clanking and feel some hard thunks and then I was pushing the truck to the nearest turn in. It tore the whole end off the U-joint where the bearing cup attaches. Has anyone ever heard of putting clamps on the leaf springs to stiffen them to prevent wheel hop?

Super Duck · 01-12-2005, 09:08 PM

You can put slapper bars on but south side machine or comp enginering make some realy nice set ups for leaves that will work better. look in summit. I have actualy twisted axel tubes out of the third member on my elky. let me tell you that sucked. Man i wish i still had that 383.

4x4Poet · 01-12-2005, 09:22 PM

If you're going all the way, consider custom leaf springs. They can be made with more leaves that make for thicker packs that resist axle wrap much better than oem springs or oem replacement springs. If properly made, such custom springs would ride as well or better than stock. Custom springs can be made for drag racing in particular. Alcan Spring or National Spring are two nationally known custom spring makers. I'll leave traction aids to more knowledgeable board members. I'm more of a 4x4 truck enthusiast.

01-12-2005, 08:47 PM	#1
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	Boom! Well, I have the first casualty of my new set up (350HO, Centerforce clutch) I destroyed a U-joint today when I hammered second gear. Good ole leaf springs did the wheel hop, next thing I know I hear a nasty clanking and feel some hard thunks and then I was pushing the truck to the nearest turn in. It tore the whole end off the U-joint where the bearing cup attaches. Has anyone ever heard of putting clamps on the leaf springs to stiffen them to prevent wheel hop? __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

01-12-2005, 09:08 PM	#2
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	You can put slapper bars on but south side machine or comp enginering make some realy nice set ups for leaves that will work better. look in summit. I have actualy twisted axel tubes out of the third member on my elky. let me tell you that sucked. Man i wish i still had that 383. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	If you're going all the way, consider custom leaf springs. They can be made with more leaves that make for thicker packs that resist axle wrap much better than oem springs or oem replacement springs. If properly made, such custom springs would ride as well or better than stock. Custom springs can be made for drag racing in particular. Alcan Spring or National Spring are two nationally known custom spring makers. I'll leave traction aids to more knowledgeable board members. I'm more of a 4x4 truck enthusiast. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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