Axle Tramp In R32 Gtst

[Sydneykid]

Well, you STILL haven't confirmed that you actually have axle tramp. It seems no-one has actually seen what is happening when you get "axle tramp". You have only felt something going on.

I just can't believe that brand new Bilsteins and springs are incapable of controlling the vertical motion of the rear wheels.

This is a good point, some people confuse intermittent traction with axle tramp. For it to be true axle tramp the wheels have to be recoiling up and down, while the chassis sits relatively flat. If there is noticeable side wall wide up and release of the tyres, then it's not axle tramp. If there is no vertical oscillation of the wheels, it's not axle tramp. If the chassis and the wheels move in unison, then it's not axle tramp.

R32's are more prone to intermittent traction problems than R33/34's due to the more extreme lower control arm angles on the R32's. Plus, being older, the condition of the rear control arm bushes (upper and lower) in R32's is likely to be much worse. Add the two together, extreme angles + worn bushes, and its a recipe for traction loss

Cheers

Gary

[mark01]