hey guys i have a datsun 1200 Ute and once it looses traction, the rear will start to jump quite badly and was going to see if any one knows how to stop it? cheers corey

had the same problem with mine. try a 2 link set up thats what ill be doing or 4 link if you got cash to spare haha
http://www.mcdonaldbrosracing.com.au/2linkkits.html

buy new shock absorbers.... good ones

explain your setup... motor/power and any changes to suspension?

its got a stock ca18det um not sure how much power it has stock datsun shocks

stock CA shouldn't equal bad axle tramp if suspension is in good condition

i had a twin turbo a-series in a ute and never got axle tramp

i now have a stock CA18DET coupe with no axle tramp

I always make sure i have decent shocks in my cars though

on a seperate note;
i found the ute rear springs way too stiff, remove the smallest leaf or change the entire spring pack for coupe ones (that's what i did). Makes the rear a little softer and will give better grip and handeling

Load leaf! Is a big problem!
As 1200rc said there's a good range of rear shocks to choose from, and replace rear bushes, new shocks, remove load leaf, and if u got lowering blocks take them out to!!!

ok guys thanks ill get some new shocks and ill see how that goes

while i agree that the load leaf does terrible things to handling, i cant say that i beleive you'll be able to eliminate tramp
by removing leaves of any kind. Generally a half leaf is added on top (front half) of the pack to help eliminate spring 'wind-up'

a 2 link will eliminate all wind-up and yes good shocks are a must.

i have noticed that even when you eliminate spring 'wind-up' the ute's can still tend to 'bounce' slightly on the
tyres when starting to break traction, which feels a little like tramp but no where near as severe

yeah, removing leaf was a separate note... not a suggestion for removing lady and the tramp

he will want to do that when he has his new shocks.... and no more tramp

your right, you did say it was a seperate note (now that i read it properly and not just speed read)