wheel hop in fresh snow

[Rocksalt]

Ok.. 6" fresh snow on an unplowed forest road.. experienced significant wheel hop in both 4HI and 4 LO..not sharp turns .. during regular driving... not heavy on the gas.... not my first jeep nor first time driving in snow... am on BFG KO2 tires 285 70 17. no lift...I would appreciate any suggestions

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[Gvsukids]

Ok.. 6" fresh snow on an unplowed forest road.. experienced significant wheel hop in both 4HI and 4 LO..not sharp turns .. during regular driving... not heavy on the gas.... not my first jeep nor first time driving in snow... am on BFG KO2 tires 285 70 17. no lift...I would appreciate any suggestions

Losing traction in the rear.

 

[HorneyBadger]

did you turn off anti-skid? it tends to feel like a hop when you start to skid or lose traction. I initially had that and was WTF. turned it of and no more skipping issues

 

[HorneyBadger]

and anti-skid... i.e. traction Control!

 

[Rocksalt]

and anti-skid... i.e. traction Control!

I always turn that shit off on forest roads with decent snow

 

[Rocksalt]

I always turn that shit off on forest roads with decent snow

still experienced wheel hop

 

[LakeMAnn]

Had the same wheel hop experience here. Deep fresh snow, at least 12" on a paved 40 degree hill from a dead stop. Did not have ETC or ESC disabled.

 

[BAT]

And us damn deep southerners reading this are thinking what the hell is wheel hop in snow ? What is Snow (LOL).

 

[HorneyBadger]

And us damn deep southerners reading this are thinking what the hell is wheel hop in snow ? What is Snow (LOL).

I'm assuming its like sand but colder!

 

[RidinDirty]

You maybe binding/crab walking. This happens during turns only?

 

[BAT]

I'm assuming its like sand but colder!

Yep but that damned sand gets everyone and doesn't melt and disappear.

 

[Rocksalt]

You maybe binding/crab walking. This happens during turns only?

nope.. happens going straight

 

[Gvsukids]

I got mine to hop tonight by excessive throttle response in fluffy snow.

 

[4S50]

Rocksalt, do you have the wheel hop dampener?
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/what-is-this-bilstein-diff-shock.24509/

I have a Rubicon and it has significant rear wheel hop in snow and sand. I replaced the shocks and it made no difference. I am thinking of adding the wheel hop dampener to see what effect it has, but if you have it and are still getting wheel hop maybe I will save my money.

the parts are available-68341435AC

 

[You don't know Jack]

I had exact issue and didn't think much of it, I probably didn't have traction control off. Interested in what the outcome is from this...

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