Finally got to made it to another pull, truck ran pretty good but seems to be hitting limiter and defueling at 4,500rpm. Good news the manual tensioner worked great and got 1st place out of 7 trucks in the open class!
Put a 68 IHI in the valley with the 88 over it!
https://lincolndieselspecialties.com/i-23849612-brand-new-lds-duramax-lb7-68mm-ihi-turbo-kit-2001-2004.html
I was thinking the same thing. If it's hopping, more than likely the axle is twisting back and forth.
OP, post some pictures of your traction bars please.