stangme Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yesterday I had my stock "09 GT500's" upper and lower control arms replaced with the Roush Billet [solid] lower trailng arms [lcu's]...and the Roush Wheel hop reduction kit which includes the "upper control arm" and it's mounting bracket,that is specifically made to be used with with these lower control arms. Parts and installation at set me back a grand,at my local Ford dealer. Where I used to have embarrasing" wheel hop" under hard 1st/2nd gear acceleration...Now this 'Sweet Beast" literally slithers like a "COBRA" and then just scoots! No more wheel hop "NONE"..All that power is not worth a hoot if you cannot ably it to the pavement :alien: :alien: :D My ride home yesterday was "A BLAST" talk about cheering up a dreary Febuary day in Indy. The ambient Air temp was about 35f so I was a little concerned with tire grip but I did'nt seem to much of a factor and the engine was lovin that cool air. I have riden many thigs over the years but that ride home yesterday was unlike any other so im thinkin it may have been the best grand I ever spent. Being able to fuse the Technologies of 2 of my American hero's......Shelby/Roush.....makes it extra KOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stentgraft95 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yesterday I had my stock "09 GT500's" upper and lower control arms replaced with the Roush Billet [solid] lower trailng arms [lcu's]...and the Roush Wheel hop reduction kit which includes the "upper control arm" and it's mounting bracket,that is specifically made to be used with with these lower control arms. Parts and installation at set me back a grand,at my local Ford dealer. Where I used to have embarrasing" wheel hop" under hard 1st/2nd gear acceleration...Now this 'Sweet Beast" literally slithers like a "COBRA" and then just scoots! No more wheel hop "NONE"..All that power is not worth a hoot if you cannot ably it to the pavement My ride home yesterday was "A BLAST" talk about cheering up a dreary Febuary day in Indy. The ambient Air temp was about 35f so I was a little concerned with tire grip but I did'nt seem to much of a factor and the engine was lovin that cool air. I have riden many thigs over the years but that ride home yesterday was unlike any other so im thinkin it may have been the best grand I ever spent. Being able to fuse the Technologies of 2 of my American hero's......Shelby/Roush.....makes it extra KOOL Getting rid of the wheel hop is great---where at in Indy, I'm from Ellettsville just outside of Bloomington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangme Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Getting rid of the wheel hop is great---where at in Indy, I'm from Ellettsville just outside of Bloomington. South side Indy I had the work done at Ray Skillmans Ford Performance department nearby. They only assign thier best tech to work on my wonder toy...Dr. Jason. :banana piano: Needless to say I am very pleased with the results. And you have some good GT 500 roads down your way in John Cougar country. Have you tested many of them out while riding your "COBRA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm happy that you are happy 'Stangme,' but for others who are reading this: you don't need to spend a grand to get rid of wheelhop. You can just replace the control arm bushings for under 100 bucks and accomplish the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badshelby Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm happy that you are happy 'Stangme,' but for others who are reading this: you don't need to spend a grand to get rid of wheelhop. You can just replace the control arm bushings for under 100 bucks and accomplish the same thing. Or replace the lower or upper and lower control arms yourself, It is NOT that hard to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangme Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Or replace the lower or upper and lower control arms yourself, It is NOT that hard to do! I thourghouly researced the wheel hop issue in this forum before I made my decision. I am curious did your 100 dollar bushing replacment cure 100 percent of your wheel hop? Did you remove and replace the bushings yourself? Like anthing else you get what you pay for. Playing half ass with a 500 horsepower drivetrain on a 50K Shelby is not wise. From what I have gleaned after sorting through the wheat from the chaff of this issue is that it is not just the LCU bushings but also the flimsy stamped steel,flex issue design of the upper and lower control arms also contribute to the wheel hop problems.. Also my garage is not large enough for me to do this type of work,maybe the LCUs but no way the UCA,s..... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Cured 100%. I replaced the squishy stock rubber bushings with high performance polyurethane ones myself. The stock control arms are not as flexible as we are led to believe. I find them quite rigid and strong. If they were to flex, I believe they would break instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangme Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Cured 100%. I replaced the squishy stock rubber bushings with high performance polyurethane ones myself. The stock control arms are not as flexible as we are led to believe. I find them quite rigid and strong. If they were to flex, I believe they would break instead. The Roush LCU's also have rubber bushings.....so if that was the only issue why is my wheel hop gone? The reason stated in the Roush catalog for using rubber bushings is that they "don't crack under loads like polyurethane ones" and the billeted LCU"s" provide for much better NVH and ride Quality." So mabe they are of a higher Quality rubber than the stock ones. I think I will take the advice of Jack Roush on this matter as he started out in Drag racing. Most others on this forum have stated that the UCA also cotributes to the wheel hop problem......... but anyway I feel more like I gotta better handle on my "streetburner now......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 He made the best decision. Zero hop as well and zero added NVH. ZERO It is pricey but completely worth it and the billete lowers look aamzing I hope the 2011 has solved this problem from the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXMustang Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Im a cheap bastard, so Im going with the $100 fix. Link to those bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Jerome Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yesterday I had my stock "09 GT500's" upper and lower control arms replaced with the Roush Billet [solid] lower trailng arms [lcu's]...and the Roush Wheel hop reduction kit which includes the "upper control arm" and it's mounting bracket,that is specifically made to be used with with these lower control arms. Parts and installation at set me back a grand,at my local Ford dealer. Where I used to have embarrasing" wheel hop" under hard 1st/2nd gear acceleration...Now this 'Sweet Beast" literally slithers like a "COBRA" and then just scoots! No more wheel hop "NONE"..All that power is not worth a hoot if you cannot ably it to the pavement :alien: :alien: :D My ride home yesterday was "A BLAST" talk about cheering up a dreary Febuary day in Indy. The ambient Air temp was about 35f so I was a little concerned with tire grip but I did'nt seem to much of a factor and the engine was lovin that cool air. I have riden many thigs over the years but that ride home yesterday was unlike any other so im thinkin it may have been the best grand I ever spent. Being able to fuse the Technologies of 2 of my American hero's......Shelby/Roush.....makes it extra KOOL Any pictures of the install??? Would like to see how they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al ellison Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Based upon recommendations from local Shelby owners and some on this site, I installed the J&M LCAs as my first step. I have not driven it much since the install, but the wheel hop seems to be completely cured. This is an easy install for a non-mechanic, like me. Here's a link to where I bought them for $115 with free shipping: http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-powdercoated-rear-trailing-arms.html Good luck to all in resolving this frustrating issue. Drive safe & God bless, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman66 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Im a cheap bastard, so Im going with the $100 fix. Link to those bushings? Here's a link to the bushings for around $80. I plan to go this route too. http://www.newedgeperformance.com/prothanerearcontrolarmbushingkit20052009mustang.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXMustang Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Based upon recommendations from local Shelby owners and some on this site, I installed the J&M LCAs as my first step. I have not driven it much since the install, but the wheel hop seems to be completely cured. This is an easy install for a non-mechanic, like me. Here's a link to where I bought them for $115 with free shipping: http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-powdercoated-rear-trailing-arms.html Good luck to all in resolving this frustrating issue. Drive safe & God bless, Al So this completely eliminated your wheel hop? I get it really bad and the car is pretty much worthless because it just hops under WOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al ellison Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 So this completely eliminated your wheel hop? I get it really bad and the car is pretty much worthless because it just hops under WOT. With only limited driving since the install, yes, my wheel hop is gone and the car is MUCH more enjoyable to drive. The only "sophisticated" tool you need is a torque wrench. This really is an easy install and the included instructions are good (and I am not mechanically inclined). It is best to have one buddy help you. You will need about an hour to 1.5. A local Shelby owner has the TVS and says this eliminated his wheel hop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Cured 100%. I replaced the squishy stock rubber bushings with high performance polyurethane ones myself. The stock control arms are not as flexible as we are led to believe. I find them quite rigid and strong. If they were to flex, I believe they would break instead. With the poly bushing how is the ride. I heard that they make a lot of noise also the ride is much rougher. Since you did it you can tell us first hand. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I didn't notice any added NVH. Just very slightly stiffer. The car is much more enjoyable without the wheelhop. Replacing the control arms with better bushings already in them is a much easier and quicker job than just replacing the stock bushings as it was a real pain to get them out. But, I believe the wheelhop is caused by the stock bushings only and I wanted to keep the car with as much stock parts as possible. The stock arms look and feel very healthy to me. Edit: Yes, I also purchased my control arm bushing set at New Edge Performance. $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doc Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Based upon recommendations from local Shelby owners and some on this site, I installed the J&M LCAs as my first step. I have not driven it much since the install, but the wheel hop seems to be completely cured. This is an easy install for a non-mechanic, like me. Here's a link to where I bought them for $115 with free shipping: http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-powdercoated-rear-trailing-arms.html Good luck to all in resolving this frustrating issue. Drive safe & God bless, Al My first step was to install the J&M UCA: http://www.americanmuscle.com/adj-upper-control-arms-jnm2005.html. I went with the adjustable since it is needed when lowering the car to get the diff angle corrected. At present I'm not planning on lowering the car, but might change my mind later so I went ahead with the adj version. I installed mine on jack stands in my garage. A lift would have been better but the jack stands worked. The UCA comes pre-adjusted for OEM ride height so it was basically "plug-n-play". So far, so good; no wheel hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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