Half TAB Wheel Hop Kit

Description

Click Here to Download Trailing Arm Brace Installation Instructions

Reducing cradle movement is a key ingredient to eliminating wheel hop on your CTS-V.  Whether you have the factory diff, or an 8.8″, or even a 9″… if you are running the OEM V1 cradle then this product will reduce cradle movement and significantly reduce wheel hop.

OEM cradle bushings are great for daily driver duty but during hard launches, or in the rain, burnout box etc, they are far too soft to prevent the cradle from moving around and contributing to wheel hop.  Even aftermarket cradle bushings allow a fairly substantial amount of cradle movement.  This product ties both of the forward trailing arm mounts together, reducing the potential of the two arms to move independently.  It also links into the frame rails, effectively giving the cradle six mounting points rather than just four.  This extra bracing reinforces the cradle and virtually eliminates movement during hard launches.

While noise hasn’t been a complaint, the extra bracing of this system could transmit more noise and vibration into the cabin.

Slotted Spacers
Each kit includes four slotted spacers (two golden colored, and two silver colored). These spacers allow you to adjust the preload (tension) on the cradle.

Golden spacer = No preload. This is the desired configuration!
Silver spacer = 0.04” preload (medium preload)
No spacer = 0.09” preload (max preload)

The desired configuration is to use the golden colored spacer for every-day street driving. In this configuration, the brace bolts onto the frame rails and cradle such that there is zero tension when the car is parked and at rest. That means that the brace will only be applying any tension to the cradle when you are accelerating.

The silver spacer applies 0.04” preload to the cradle and is recommended for track use only. This actively applies tension and pulls down on the cradle even while the car is at rest.

Removing all of the spacers applies the maximum amount of preload to the cradle and is recommended for track use only.

Shipping & Delivery: Important, please read!!

*I try to keep a small inventory of kits available at all times, however sometimes I do run out and need to build your kit to order.  It usually takes 4-6 weeks to build kits from start to finish.  Please understand I run this business from my shop after hours and weekends.  If I do not have what you want on my shelf I will contact you ASAP to discuss if you are willing to wait.

Clearances:
* This product should provide adequate clearance for the exhaust.  Most cars need zero modification of the exhaust other than loosening the clamps, making some minor adjustments and then re-tightening. This isn’t a guarantee because there are so many different exhaust systems, and custom exhausts etc and they’re all a little different.

Disclaimer:
* Install at your own risk.  GEN1V will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to, damage, injury, loss of life, loss of property or equipment, loss of profits or revenue, or claims from any individual or entity arising from the sale, installation, or use of any GEN1V product.

The liability of GEN1V is limited to the replacement of defective products or parts found under examination by manufacturer to be defective in material or workmanship at our discretion.