Lots of bumpsteer is this normal?
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Lots of bumpsteer is this normal? Is this normal on a 2002 ws-6 trans am?
I get alot of bumpsteer when on uneven pavment and it never fails that it always wants to throw my car to the left or to the right, im thinking this is a sign of bad tie rod ends? where can I get a brand new set of aftermarket tie rods to stiffen up the steering?
I get alot of bumpsteer when on uneven pavment and it never fails that it always wants to throw my car to the left or to the right, im thinking this is a sign of bad tie rod ends? where can I get a brand new set of aftermarket tie rods to stiffen up the steering?
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Bumpsteer is the steering motion of the steering knuckle as the A-arm sweeps up/down...
You have a different problem, probably your alignment is toe-ing out...
but do check that your tie-rod ends are not worn/loose.
You have a different problem, probably your alignment is toe-ing out...
but do check that your tie-rod ends are not worn/loose.
exactly. i had that problem; got an alignment saturday. the toe was out of whack. it helped it some, but im riding on 275s front and 315s rear, so its not gonna get much better than that.
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My car used to hop around a lot when I first got it last year, pretty much stock except for rear shocks which were KYB Gas-a-Just. Rear end used to kick out suddenly right and left over the bumps, and it was actually very scary to drive as it was completely unpredictable. I noticed myself avoiding curvy roads.
1. Reducing tire inflation pressure from 38 psi to 32 psi reduced rear end hopping little, but it was still bad.
2. Strano Springs and Koni shocks reduced the rear end from hopping around over the bumps. I could drive with confidence and driving on curvy mountain roads became fun again.
3. I got new tires and alignment. I had uneven camber which was corrected, and my car became a lot less sensitive to ruts and other surface imperfections. Firestone Wide Oval indy500 having round shoulders probably helped as well.
Driving became so much fun again, I am thinking about trying autocross again for the first time in 15 years or so.
I have no idea how many miles you car has, but I would suggest checking tie rods as you mentioned, definitely alignment, and good set of shocks if the budget allows.
1. Reducing tire inflation pressure from 38 psi to 32 psi reduced rear end hopping little, but it was still bad.
2. Strano Springs and Koni shocks reduced the rear end from hopping around over the bumps. I could drive with confidence and driving on curvy mountain roads became fun again.
3. I got new tires and alignment. I had uneven camber which was corrected, and my car became a lot less sensitive to ruts and other surface imperfections. Firestone Wide Oval indy500 having round shoulders probably helped as well.
Driving became so much fun again, I am thinking about trying autocross again for the first time in 15 years or so.
I have no idea how many miles you car has, but I would suggest checking tie rods as you mentioned, definitely alignment, and good set of shocks if the budget allows.
