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better traction

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by hondaboy1, Feb 2, 2009.

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    hondaboy1 New Member

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    Jul 25, 2007
    different suspension setup, would that give me better traction off the line?? or can i just get like one part of the suspension setup too make it stiffer?? Torque damper kit, good or not? and if i get a light weight pulley, would that counter the damper kit?
    hondaboy1, Feb 2, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    1. LW pulley has nothing to do with the torque dampeners on the market.
    2. For better traction off the line, stickier tires make a huge difference. Torque dampeners make a big difference too but I don't like where they mount. Makes it difficult to install a front strutbar.
    3. The TRD LSD is something to consider.
    4. Stiffer springs will help on the launch with controlling weight transfer and wheel jounce.
    navylife59, Feb 9, 2009
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    TheFantasticG New Member

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    Yeeeeeeeeeah...

    To repeat Navy:

    Sticky Tires
    Poly Motor/Trans Mounts
    Stiffer springs (although I think the first two will make much more difference)

    I have all three and I see spin and hop like an s.o.b., although I probably could use better tires by now.
    TheFantasticG, Feb 9, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    YA know, I have yet to experience any wheel hop in my tC and torque steer is only an issue if I let it (lax on the wheel). My '07 Camry SE is a totally different animal. This bronco feels like the entire trans just shiite the brick when ya get on her too hard.
    navylife59, Feb 10, 2009
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    punk2m1d New Member

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    can you put an LSD on an automatic? My mom's 98 Camry is automatic and has the traction stability control blah blah blah.

    If you were to get torque dampeners and a strut bar, which would you instal first to make life easier?
    punk2m1d, Feb 25, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Sorry but everything points to the fact that the LSD is for the E-350 manual only. Engine Torque dampeners and strut bars utilize the upper mounting bolts of the passenger strut. It is one or the other to mount unless you get extended bolts on the strut.
    navylife59, Feb 28, 2009
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