tyguy88

hey guys ive been doing a ton of research on what to do with my rear suspension. I cant find the right answer for my cause.
I have a 2010 f150 with a supercharged 4x4 screw short bed with the stock height other than the rear blocks removed to level the stance more. I use the truck for towing and just everyday fun, never any offroading.
I have added airlift airbags to keep my truck level when im towing and also have the rancho 9000 adjust. shocks, but now that ive added the supercharger i have the dreaded wheel hop that most people experience.
My goal is to obviously eliminate wheel hop without any ill effects on binding the suspension or towing. I know
its always hard to find the best of both worlds, but i would like some opinions.
Ive thought about adding a sway bar for better handling plus the old school slappers to cure the wheel hop.
My other option I had in mind were just the bolt on traction bars such as the procomp to cure wheelhop and add stability. Ive just been timid after hearing about the possible bindint issues when towing with these.
All opinions appreciated!!

winchested

Look to your right, there is an advertisement for Roadmaster Active Suspension, look into it. It claims to reduce axle wrap and wheel hop.

tyguy88

ya ive looked into those, it doesnt look like it would work with my air bags, and i really dont want to take them off.

winchested

There are a couple guys over at f150 ecoboost that have them with bags I believe. Few have said bags are not even needed if the RAS is cranked in to the higher setting.

Andrade

iTrader: (3)

I have the same issue with wheel hop. I am hoping a Hellwig sway bar will help eliminate that.

winchested

Sway bars are for controlling roll in the corners are they not? Do they actually put preload on the rear axle to stop it from wanting to twist... I don't think so.

Andrade

iTrader: (3)

Not sure how they will affect the truck but on my camaro they helped a ton.

tyguy88

i was wondering the same thing about the hellwig sway bar, i know there designed to control body roll, but looking at their design it looks like it could control axle wrap too?

BMWBig6

No, I have the Hellwig bars and they do not eliminate axle wrap or wheel hop.

RLXXI

Pro Comp on my truck.





Haven't tested for wheel hop yet but I don't see how it could because the bars are pretty heavy duty and bolted directly to the axle housing and frame. Only give would be in the race ready bushings at each end.


P.S. There is no binding due to the way they are mounted, the axle will move freely thru out it's entire arc of travel.