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GrinderSS · 04-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Does anyone know if the Pfadt Trailing Arms eliminate wheel hop? It has been reported that the BMR trailing arms do, but I'd like to get the lighter Pfadt offering.

bigsquirrel · 04-03-2011, 11:11 PM

They made a very noticeable difference in my car. I get very little wheel hop now. That was 530 at the wheels, already running pfadt sport 2 package.

GrinderSS · 04-03-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsquirrel

They made a very noticeable difference in my car. I get very little wheel hop now. That was 530 at the wheels, already running pfadt sport 2 package.

Thanks Squirrel!

Avalnch · 04-03-2011, 11:25 PM

You beat me to it, BigSquirrel. Yes, the Pfadt trailing arms do a very good job of eliminating wheel hop. Once you remove the OEM trailing arms, you'll be shaking your head at GM for putting in such puny pieces of junk in a 400HP rear wheel car.

Luvpilot · 04-03-2011, 11:28 PM

Zero wheel hop
550 RWHP

spacecowby · 04-04-2011, 12:50 AM

I don't have as much hp as these guys but I have Pfadt and there are well worth it

GrinderSS · 04-04-2011, 01:17 PM

Thanks for all the feedback fellas, I ordered the Pfadt's this morning.

PfadtRacing · 04-04-2011, 01:28 PM

Thanks for all the input gents. As mentioned earlier in the thread, wheel hop is certainly curtailed after the install of our Trailing Arms. We designed them to be both lighter and stronger than the stock pieces. The new design increases strength by 106%, reduces mass by 17%, and overall nets a 32% reduction in deflection.

What this directly translates too is less wheel hop due to the stock rear trailing arm deflecting under hard launches, or coming out of corners on power on the street or at the track.

Hess Motorsports · 04-04-2011, 05:53 PM

Supercharged2SS · 04-04-2011, 06:21 PM

610 RWHP. Not gonna say it totally eliminated it but they make a huge difference. Totally worth it. I also went with the pfadt toe end links.

Apex Motorsports · 04-04-2011, 06:23 PM

Wheel hop is the direct result of excessive deflection in you suspension/chassis components and the soft stock bushings that causes toe changes and a decreased contact patch. By strengthening those components and upgrading the bushings you will kill the deflection and thus the wheel hop. A good set of trailing arms, like the sickness that Pfadt created, is definitely part of the equation.

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Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Thanks for all the input gents. As mentioned earlier in the thread, wheel hop is certainly curtailed after the install of our Trailing Arms. We designed them to be both lighter and stronger than the stock pieces. The new design increases strength by 106%, reduces mass by 17%, and overall nets a 32% reduction in deflection.

What this directly translates too is less wheel hop due to the stock rear trailing arm deflecting under hard launches, or coming out of corners on power on the street or at the track.

tom692010 · 04-04-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

Does anyone know if the Pfadt Trailing Arms eliminate wheel hop? It has been reported that the BMR trailing arms do, but I'd like to get the lighter Pfadt offering.

I went with the BMR and I'm quite satified.

justa25thTA · 04-04-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Wheel hop is the direct result of excessive deflection in you suspension/chassis components and the soft stock bushings that causes toe changes and a decreased contact patch. By strengthening those components and upgrading the bushing you will kill the deflection and thus the wheel hop. A good set of trailing arms, like the sickness that Pfadt created, is definitely part of the equation.

The Pfadt instructions call for you to press the bushings in place. Really? Isn't this something that they should be doing from the factory?

The BMR's come pressed in place. Would make the installation much quicker and easier, as I don't have a press. Guess you could do it in a vise?

PfadtRacing · 04-05-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by justa25thTA

The Pfadt instructions call for you to press the bushings in place. Really? Isn't this something that they should be doing from the factory?

There are 2 sets of bushings that need to be installed for our trailing arms, a 2 piece bushing that presses into the chassis side and a single piece bushing that presses into the spindle. The 2 piece bushing really doesn't require that much force to install, hand tools and a dead blow hammer are sufficient. With proper provided lubricant installing the 2 piece bushing into the control arm shouldn't take more than 5 minutes.

The stock bushing at the spindle on the other hand can be a little difficult. We can provide a tool that makes removal extremely easy.

04-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
GrinderSS Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 539 View My Garage	Pfadt Trailing Arms Does anyone know if the Pfadt Trailing Arms eliminate wheel hop? It has been reported that the BMR trailing arms do, but I'd like to get the lighter Pfadt offering.

04-03-2011, 11:25 PM	#4
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	You beat me to it, BigSquirrel. Yes, the Pfadt trailing arms do a very good job of eliminating wheel hop. Once you remove the OEM trailing arms, you'll be shaking your head at GM for putting in such puny pieces of junk in a 400HP rear wheel car. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

04-04-2011, 12:50 AM	#6
spacecowby Drives: 2010 black 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 634 View My Garage	I don't have as much hp as these guys but I have Pfadt and there are well worth it __________________ Black cars are not hobbies, they are an obsession

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04-03-2011, 11:11 PM	#2
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	They made a very noticeable difference in my car. I get very little wheel hop now. That was 530 at the wheels, already running pfadt sport 2 package.

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Luvpilot Drives: GM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 352 View My Garage	Zero wheel hop 550 RWHP

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PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Thanks for all the input gents. As mentioned earlier in the thread, wheel hop is certainly curtailed after the install of our Trailing Arms. We designed them to be both lighter and stronger than the stock pieces. The new design increases strength by 106%, reduces mass by 17%, and overall nets a 32% reduction in deflection. What this directly translates too is less wheel hop due to the stock rear trailing arm deflecting under hard launches, or coming out of corners on power on the street or at the track.

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04-04-2011, 06:21 PM	#10
Supercharged2SS Drives: 2010 2SS - Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 215	610 RWHP. Not gonna say it totally eliminated it but they make a huge difference. Totally worth it. I also went with the pfadt toe end links.