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Old 02-15-2009, 07:49 PM
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i have a 2003 gt which is lowered with c springs and tokico hp's just got some used tires and rims today and i notice that my car is pulling left and sometimes right. someone suggested that this is bumpsteer which seem to make sense. if i get an alignment (which i havent done since i installed my suspension) would this correct the bumpsteer since im not lowered that much? or do i have to buy a bumpsteer kit
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Old 02-15-2009, 08:12 PM
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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

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When you use the bumpsteer kit, it's best you replace the ball joints as well.
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Old 02-15-2009, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 Ninja
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When you use the bumpsteer kit, it's best you replace the ball joints as well.
well im saying can i get an alignment to stop bumpsteer since im not really that low
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Old 02-15-2009, 11:13 PM
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dude how used are the tires, worn out tires well do that, an alignment well help also how wide are the tires, wider tires like to follow the grooves in the road, i dont think the bumpsteer well help at all with your problem. get an alignment for sure if you havent since lowering the car, like i said it well help for sure.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill5588
dude how used are the tires, worn out tires well do that, an alignment well help also how wide are the tires, wider tires like to follow the grooves in the road, i dont think the bumpsteer well help at all with your problem. get an alignment for sure if you havent since lowering the car, like i said it well help for sure.
theyre 275's. theyre worn by like 50% but not that bad, i guess i'll get the alignment since i need it anyway. but if that doesnt help i'll have to take a look at bumpsteer kits
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:21 PM
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is it like a sudden jerk of the steering wheel when you go over a bump?

if not you probably just need an alignment.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 945LSTANG
is it like a sudden jerk of the steering wheel when you go over a bump?

if not you probably just need an alignment.
the wheel gets pulled with undulations in the road. also for instance, if i go over a speed bump with only one side, the wheel turns to the side thats hitting the speed bump
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Old 02-16-2009, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Burtonsnow157
the wheel gets pulled with undulations in the road. also for instance, if i go over a speed bump with only one side, the wheel turns to the side thats hitting the speed bump
it sounds like your car is reacting to the road and bumps very normally, you probably dont have bumpsteer, i had to same problems and set-up, added the steeda Bumpsteer and didnt notice a change
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Old 02-16-2009, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Burtonsnow157
the wheel gets pulled with undulations in the road. also for instance, if i go over a speed bump with only one side, the wheel turns to the side thats hitting the speed bump
thats just from wide tires.
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Old 02-16-2009, 06:45 PM
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people must think i am wasted when i dip into the grooves.
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