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Is there a traction device to reduce bucking when stepping on it?

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Is there a traction device to reduce bucking when stepping on it?

kind of like traction bars for an old muscle car that is leaf sprung. for those that dont know, this is usually mounted on the bottom of the bracket that holds the axle to the leaf spring, and the front part of it touches or has some clearance before it touches the forward part of the leaf spring. this is used in rwd applications to diminish weight transfer and just make the car go, instead of having the car lean back when taking off.

so my question is, is there anything that we could install since the max is :fwd:? is it totally dependent on the suspension we have? I mean, is it possible to design something like ladder bars to keep the max more rigid at the front end, almost like ladder or traction bars for a lifted truck?
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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back up to the top for any kind of input on this
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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The easiest way to remove wheel hop is to install stiffer springs/struts. I have no wheel hop since installing my progress/illumina combo. Engine mounts can also supposedly help, though I know of no one on the org who has swapped em.
Old Apr 14, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by housecor
...Engine mounts can also supposedly help, though I know of no one on the org who has swapped em.
Most of the guys whom have had to swap out the motor mounts I believe just end up replacing them with new OEM versions. There are fluid filled mounts that are used on the 350z, but not sure if they are available for the Maxima's.
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