[CaptainAJ787]

Hi all, I made a trip to the junkyard today and found myself the Chevy 8.5in rear for the s10 in a 2wd. I took the axle but it also had the 3rd shock in the back for the anti hop it looks like. I left the bracket on the truck, but I’m considering going back for it if it’s worth the time/money to install on my truck. Does it help that much for wheel hop? Does it affect handling at all?

 

[Gen210]

Go back!!!!!!!!
That's the most expensive part

 

[CaptainAJ787]

Go back!!!!!!!!
That's the most expensive part

Does it work that well and will I regret having it? 😂

 

[Rhotpursuit]

Does it work that well and will I regret having it? 😂

They work fine. I have a 3" drop on top of the ZQ8, 285-40-17's and not a hint of wheel hop.

 

[CaptainAJ787]

They work fine. I have a 3" drop on top of the ZQ8, 285-40-17's and not a hint of wheel hop.

Sounds good to me. I’ll have to go back on Monday and grab it.

 

[manbearpig]

The hop shock doesn't keep wheel hop from happening. It just dampens it when it occurs.

 

[Rhotpursuit]

The hop shock doesn't keep wheel hop from happening. It just dampens it when it occurs.

Seems like I would have noticed that after 26 years.

 

[CaptainAJ787]

Seems like I would have noticed that after 26 years.

Does it affect handling at all?

 

[Rhotpursuit]

No.

 

[CaptainAJ787]

No.

Alright, I know what I’m doing Monday!

 

[manbearpig]

Seems like I would have noticed that after 26 years.

Ok, how does it stop it from occurring then? It's a shock, it absorbs things...

 

[Rhotpursuit]

Ok, how does it stop it from occurring then? It's a shock, it absorbs things...

I don't know, and I don't care. Perhaps there's some GM documentation that explains it.

 

[chevymec]

Definitely go back and grab it all!

 

[needawheel]

you are both right...
probably the combo of the shock and the mass/area of the 285-40-17 tire will reduce hop to nearly unnoticeable levels
'hop' would be measured by a length and a time... bigger tire and extra shock will reduce both measurements... as would 100lbs placed both in the bed and over the axle

i wonder how much better it does in rain/ice/snow. my xtreme doesnt have the shock and ive never driven one that did. i would guess its a useful upgrade for most if you stumble across one for a reasonable amount

 

[CaptainAJ787]

i would guess its a useful upgrade for most if you stumble across one for a reasonable amount

I don’t know what my yard would charge for this. I imagine they’d charge $7 for the shock which is the usual rate there, the bracket I’m not sure about though.

 

[needawheel]

i would think you can buy a new shock at the parts store... i wouldnt know though

 

[Rhotpursuit]

i would think you can buy a new shock at the parts store... i wouldnt know though

To the best of my knowledge, they are not available anymore. Some substitutes have shown up that work but are not specific to that application.

 

[needawheel]

hmmm. well that might make it not so worthwhile of a junkyard pull

 

[CaptainAJ787]

I’m hoping I can find a steering stabilizer that fits. That seems to be the next best thing from what I’ve been reading

 

[Rhotpursuit]

I’m hoping I can find a steering stabilizer that fits. That seems to be the next best thing from what I’ve been reading

Have you searched the threads here? They may be closed, but still have the info you want. I don't think a steering stabilizer would be enough.