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Car jerks to either side when I hit a bump

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Old 06-29-2008, 08:17 AM
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Default Car jerks to either side when I hit a bump

When I drive my car the steering wheel seems to just move like something grabs it right out of hand when I hit a bump, if I don't hold onto the steering wheel tightly the car will go into the other lane. Could this be a bad caliper sticking, ball joint or bad shock. The front end of the car is in need of getting the frame straightened slightly. I do have after market 17 x 9s on the car. I have changed the Master cylinder.
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:54 AM
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Sounds like bumpsteer to me. What springs do you have????
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:04 AM
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Stock springs as far as I know but it does look lower
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:27 AM
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Default RE: Car jerks to either side when I hit a bump

the wider the front wheels and tires, the worse the car will pull

you need to check your steering geometry and make sure your tie-rods are straight. If they are not, you will need to invest in a bumpsteer kit and an alignment
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:33 AM
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make sure there are no loose suspension components and jack car up and spin front wheels checking for equal drag on each wheel
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Old 06-29-2008, 12:42 PM
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Default RE: Car jerks to either side when I hit a bump

my car also does this after my manual steering conversion... not sure if its just because of the manual steering or if something is wrong. I havent gotten around to checking it out yet though.
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Old 06-29-2008, 04:21 PM
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thanks for the replies everyone, I will look into everything that was mentioned.
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Old 06-29-2008, 04:54 PM
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Sounds like bumpsteer to me. Common problem with the fox but a easy fix.

http://www.themustangshop.ca/product/303254/300443
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