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Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2002
15:12:04
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I have a limited slip rear end, It is hopping right now when I take off then it is fine, because it is not adjusted right, here is the cenerio, when I remove the shild and get all the oil out, there are two small bolts one on the right and one on the left, they have like this adjusting thing on them that if you lossen one you can kinda with force move the little adjusting things up and down. I was told to try and get these even and the hopping when I take off will be gone, Well I took it apart this weekend and adjusted them as good as I could and the hopping went away for a lil while, but came back, now it is not as bad as it was but I need to adjust it again, has anyone done this? If so Is there a way to move the adjusters more easier than with force, ex, maybe put it in nutral, remove the driveshaft, I didnt do none of that. Thanks.
Jesse T.
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Demon Dakota
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9/16/2002
15:23:45
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There are more reasons for wheel hop than just the LSD rear end. Try using traction bars/ladders to stop your leaf springs from twisting first. If it hops after that, then mess with the diff.
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Lab Rat
GenIII
9/16/2002
15:41:54
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Be careful messing around with your diff! If you get the ring gear out of position you'll cause uneven wear and trash it and the pinion gear. Those adjusters not only position the gear but act as preloaders for the bearings. Go to Harry's in Grand Prairie get some ladder bars-they carry Lakewood. I'm looking at the 30" Universal HD ones, part #22026 for my QC.
Lawrence
Gibson Dual Sport, AirForce One air intake, Jet II, IAT, TPS, when are we gonna see some real parts??!!
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Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2002
15:58:32
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Ok, well I have tried all those things and no dice, It is the rear end, It all started on one night, I dont think I have enought HP to be the wheel hop problem, it is bad, when im at a dead stop and hit the gas it stalls the tranny a lil and then hops real hard and then catches traction and goes, Lab rat so you know what adjusting things im talking about right? well I was told that the one that is lower is the one that I have to match the other one up to.
Jesse T.
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FazDak
GenII
9/16/2002
19:45:04
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Dude, that sounds like your bearing retainers. If so you have probably done some serious, or will have some damage from doing that.
In all the years I have been building engines and rears I have NEVER heard of an adjustment in any rear to stop wheel hop.
Wheel hop happens when the springs wrap up and traction is lost so think about it, how can any adjustment on a ring and pinion change that fact?
If I am correct in the first paragraph than you MUST take your Dak to a professional to have the bearing load reset or you do run the risk of bearing failure in your rear.
I dont know if you have ever seen that happen but it aint pretty think of both of your rear wheels locking up at highway speed, not pretty.
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Lab Rat
GenIII
9/16/2002
19:56:49
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Jesse,
Call E.T. Automotive in Garland. They've been around a while and do diff setups.
http://yp103.superpages.com/ffile.phtml?T=garland&N=e.t.+automotive&PG=L&PS=15&STYPE=S&R=N&S=TX&MC=&LS=TX&LID=0015319825&display=1&AD=1&GV=5&GL=&FN=&CB=&AL=
Lawrence
Gibson Dual Sport, AirForce One air intake, Jet II, IAT, TPS, when are we gonna see some real parts??!!
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Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
09:44:44
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Cool I will give these guys a call it aint that far from me I might just go over there, Thanks, I dont want to mess anything up so I will take it over there.
Jesse T.
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IntenseDak39
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9/17/2002
11:30:52
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Jesse forgot to mention that it is not a stock LSD but a PowerTrax no Slip system. Jesse, did you call powertrax and try to get some info on it? I wouldnt really call it wheel hop... you would have to see it to understand, kinda like his rear axles are on viagra or something.
98 Dakota Sport V6: 8.95@77.9 mph (1/8th)
99 Oldsmobile Alero GL3 V6: xx@xx mph
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Jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
11:51:17
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LOL, I know. Traction bars cant fix this!!! I did call and got some specs but it wasnt to helpfull, I think I might go to that shop in garland and see whats up, If I could show yall what im talking about, yall will see that traction bars cant help me out. But it is fine after the take off and if I dont want it to hop I just take off slow and then floor it, ot preload it.
Jesse T.
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
9/17/2002
12:16:13
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jesse, if you have instruction good, if you dont, try to get some from powertrax. Then i would just take the whole thing out and do it over again.
98 Dakota Sport V6: 8.95@77.9 mph (1/8th)
99 Oldsmobile Alero GL3 V6: xx@xx mph
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2002
13:08:39
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Did you have the factory limited slip to begin with? Or did you have the open rear?
I have a factory LSD and I am trying to get the instructions for installing a PowerTrax in it. I want to read ahead and see if it's too complicated to do in the driveway.
The Factory Service Manual makes it look hard.....
Can you fax me the instruction booklet?
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CW
GenIII
9/17/2002
14:40:42
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If it is chattering on turns then dump the oil and put in 2 mopar
LSD additive bottles with the new oil.
2001 4.7 5sp 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm TB, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" Z-tube, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat, Electric fan Convertion, HO cams, Robert shaw 180 therm, HO intake manifold.
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