Trans-Axle dilemna

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-06-2011, 04:35 PM

Anybody know if this trans-axle is a weak link in these cars? I've noticed some major wheel-hop in mine upon minor wheel-spin. I can go WOT in 1st and it gets real bad, real quick. But upon short-shifting to second (to avoid any catastrophies), it'll spin for a bit and hook with no wheel-hop issues at all. I only drive the car occasionally on the weekends, and rarely do I beat on it. Heck, I've only gone WOT in it maybe 4-5 times since I've had it, but this has happened every single time. Guess I kind of figured it would come with the territory, since it's not a solid axle design, but it's rather irritating.

So my question is, knowing wheel-hop causes big problems real fast, what's the cure? Is there an aftermarket assembly offered on these things? Or are there just a few internal peices that need to be upgraded? Or is it just like the 10-bolt, where it's pointless to dump money into the factory unit? I haven't joined any vette forums just yet, as you guys seem to always be able to help point members in the right direction. Any input for the newbie?

**justinmc978** · 03-07-2011, 12:32 PM

yeah the trans axle is notorious for this.. stiffer shocks and bushings will obviously help..

where do you live? cold rubber will always have a tendency to hop around.. I would just wait until summer time comes around for you to play rough with your toy

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-07-2011, 06:45 PM

hmmm, alrite, thanks for the tips, anybody else have any experience or first-hand knowledge on this platform?

**brendan.9** · 03-09-2011, 07:36 PM

never had that problem in my 02 i'm also a auto though

**VENOMOUS** · 03-10-2011, 12:42 PM

Yep, it's the shock distributed from the shift and weak shocks, worn shocks etc. They make a differential brace that helps a bit and like others said, tires make a difference.

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-11-2011, 09:04 PM

Found one from pfadt for $340

**Smittro** · 03-11-2011, 09:06 PM

Trans-axle?? FWD?

**Smittro** · 03-11-2011, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

Trans-axle?? FWD?

ahh my bad you're talking Vette these days..lol Congrats!..

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-13-2011, 05:53 PM

**Smittro** · 03-13-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by MrMasterCraft

Yeah I know..

The uptake gets slower as we get older..lol

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-14-2011, 04:09 PM

I've been battling a no-start condition since Saturday morning. Got a whole list of things to check, and test with a 12V meter. So pissed and frustrated

**FasstChevys** · 03-17-2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by MrMasterCraft

I've been battling a no-start condition since Saturday morning. Got a whole list of things to check, and test with a 12V meter. So pissed and frustrated

Do you have a battery tender on it?

Or do you have juice?

**MrMasterCraft** · 03-17-2011, 07:03 PM

Yeah, I believe the culprit to be a bad battery cable bolt (connection). I've done some testing, and it all points to it. I'm gunna tear it down next weekend and put a new one in. It starts just fine now, but not for long. Probably arcing it's arse off