Question about the irs brace

[Venomblue22]

When u install an irs brace it elimantes wheel hop, but hop, does the irs act like a solid axel or does istill have the irs turning qualitys to go with it?
thanx

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[ChicagoMike]

I assume you are talking about the Differential brace for the IRS? This has nothing to do with wheel hop or changing how the IRS works, it is just a safety device to hold the differential cover together.

Be specific on what brace you are talking about.

 

[hj16]

The IRS Brace does not eliminate wheel hop, and it doesnt change the ride characteristics of the IRS.

It simply holds the Differential together under stress. And is one of the best mods Ive ever done on my 03

 

[Venomblue22]

With regards to what brace i am talking about, honestly i didnt know there was 2 different braces, but im interested in learnin more about these. I would like to try to reduce wheel hop and make the rear end nearly bullit proof, so what does this involve?
Thanx

 

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[ChicagoMike]

Swap the IRS for a solid axle.

Wheel hop is a characteristic of IRS on high powered cars. I've even seen it on a BMW M3.

Basically you want to start with replacing weak links on the car like the axles, bushings. A good place to start is with a good set of drag radials. If they are cold, they WILL hop, but warmed up they will hook - but then you have to worry about snapping a stock axle!

You can probably spend $3000+ on the IRS and still have room for improvement and under the right circumstances (tire temp, incline/decline) it WILL hop no matter what.

With regards to what brace i am talking about, honestly i didnt know there was 2 different braces, but im interested in learnin more about these. I would like to try to reduce wheel hop and make the rear end nearly bullit proof, so what does this involve?
Thanx