Hi guy's i got an 08 f-350 and i would like to eliminate the wheel hop. I was thinking about getting the deaver 5 1/2" lift springs and getting rid of the 4" block in the rear. would this eliminate the wheel hop or would i be better to go with traction/ladder bars? does anyone make a kit?

 

Depending on how stiff they are, the Deavers should certainly help.

But a well designed traction bar should be even more effective.

 

By wheel hop i assume you mean the typical SD bounce that occurs? Wheel hop is usually refered to the situation that occurs on take-off or under heavy braking at higher speeds. True wheel hop (as mentioned in the later) usually isn't considered much of a problem or a concern with the SD's. This is usually more of an issue with lifted trucks with larger tires that are used for off-road or competition and can be cured by the use of ladder/traction bars as you mentioned. If used for highway/road applications it can create a very harsh ride depending on how they are set-up, adjusted or used with other associated hardware.

If it's the more popular SD "bounce" you are refering to it can be difficult to eliminate and is a normal attribute of most pick-ups especially long beds. You can try experimenting with different tire pressures, loading the bed or changing spring/shock types and rates as you mentioned. These can also change the degree of true wheel hop as well. If you mainly use your truck for on road i would consider not using the bars or at least research several types for their expected performance and usage before purchasing.

 

maybe it is "bouncing". when i try to back up or go ahead in snow it does hop. i just assumed it was wheel hop where the leaves curve into a "s" and releases.

It is an extended cab long box, v-10 standard. so there is little weight back there. runs unloaded most of the time as well.

so would the blistein 5100 series shocks help. i was looking into these shocks.

 

Sounds like axle wrap.

 

yup, its axle wrap. shocks could have minimal effect, if the valving were aggressive enough, but like other have stated, traction bars to eliminate it.

 

got a rear limited slip? on my 2002 it has a limited slip and can get like a bucking bronco, when dug in the snow. i have found it happens when im trying to get on it easy and spinning tires slowly or one that is. but if i just hit gas hard and get em to lock up and spin then no hop