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  • Hop broke/bent something?

    Long time no post!

    I think I may have damaged something, gents, just not sure what... Back in the late summer, I was having some fun on a country road. Floored it, tires broke free and it started hopping HARD, before I could even let off the gas. Easy diagnosis there, LCA bushings were shot. But ever since then, the car has been... shuddering? Feels as if something is bent, or off center, and as it turns, the car is effected. Not a quick vibration, but slower, almost like the feeling you get from an egg shaped tire.

    I've spent months trying to figure out what it is on my own, but simply do not know enough about drivetrains to figure it out. It only occurs under acceleration, usually about 2500RPM and up. Never during deceleration or while cruising. It also seems to get worse, the more weight that is added to the car. There is no sound involved, that I can even begin to hear. Feels to the seat of the pants as if it is coming from the rear of the car. But that is far from an accurate test.

    Any ideas? Am I just straight up retarded?

    Thanks in advance for the help!

    Edit: Missed information.

    The car's a Camaro, 98, Y87 package, 99,000 miles, stock besides a cat-back, Whisper lid and SLP intake.
    Last edited by Duo Chan; 04-01-2010, 09:11 PM.

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    Re: Hop broke/bent something?

    Check the U-joints on the driveshaft...
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    • #3
      Re: Hop broke/bent something?

      Thanks T, will check tomorrow in the daylight.

      Also, edited the original post, as I forgot the car's info.

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      • #4
        Re: Hop broke/bent something?

        driveshaft could also be unbalanced.

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        • #5
          Re: Hop broke/bent something?

          I'll bet a dollar on a bent axle.
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          • #6
            Re: Hop broke/bent something?

            Originally posted by Bird_Of_Prey View Post
            I'll bet a dollar on a bent axle.
            That's easy to check. Jack up the wheel by the axle housing and spin it while holding something close (like a ruler braced against the wheel well opening) so its easy to see if the tire wobbles.

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            • #7
              Re: Hop broke/bent something?

              Originally posted by Bird_Of_Prey View Post
              I'll bet a dollar on a bent axle.
              I 'll take that bet, I'm going to say bad tires or rims, rotate the rears to the front and see if it makes a difference. I expect a 3% paypal fee also so $1.30 paypal. LOL
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