What is Bumpsteer and how do you tell if you have it?

95mustanglover · 05-04-2003

I Just Might Be Dumb But What Is Bumpsteer? And How Do U Tell If U Have It?

GTRaptor · 05-05-2003

Bumpsteer is when your car wants to steer when you are on an uneven road.

There are several causes:

improper wheel alignment
Car was lowered and that changed the relation of the steering vs the spindle. (has to be parallel)
Wide tires also increase bumpsteer

95mustanglover · 05-05-2003

I Still Dont Get It Ur Car Wonts To Steer?

GTRaptor · 05-05-2003

Yes, wants to steer on its own, and happens mostly over bumps or imperfections on the road

Fordgazm · 05-05-2003

If you hit a bump and your car dives or tries to shoot to the left or right . Thats bumpsteer

95mustanglover · 05-05-2003

Ok I Think I Understand Now

Twokingsracer · 06-21-2003

So how do we correct bumpsteer?

95mustanglover · 06-21-2003

thats good question how do u?

Fordgazm · 06-21-2003

with a bumpsteer kit

mustangs unlimited sells them . And I think steeda makes a kit too .

GTRaptor · 07-07-2003

A bumpsteer kit is nothing but a longer tie rod end that makes the steering shafts align parallel to the A arms.

PonyBoy1574 · 07-22-2003

is the install as simple as pop it up, bolt it in, lower the car and go or will there be many a nut and bolt to play with and an alignment needed after?

95mustanglover · 07-22-2003

thats good question Does ANyone Know?

rickyracer · 07-22-2003

To correct bumpster on my 89 I had to change the bushings that are in the steering rack. The new bushings are off set about a inch.

I don't know about changing the tie-rods.

My stang is lowered about 3 inches in the front...

GTRaptor · 07-22-2003

You need a tie-rod end puller, its nothing fancy, its a fork shaped tool.
You can always tap out the old tie rod with a mallet and then drive in the new using a nut and some spacers.

96redhotgt · 08-21-2003

I had a serious case of "bump steer" on my '96 and thought maybe it was an inherent problem with the design. I was trying to decide about springs/shocks, etc. but decided to get the alighnment checked first. Turns out the right front wheel didn't have enough pos camber. Caster was OK. Got it set up right-no more bump steer! I do have 255/45x17's and that may contribute to the problem but I'm real happy with it now. Much more comfortable with it at high speed too.