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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Smile bump steer kit for 68 mustang

has anyone used a bump steer kit, if so can they recommend a good kit?
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Tcp or baer tracker both are great.
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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have you installed them on your mustang and did you see a difference, have you heard of the pro motorsport bump steer kit?
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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First of all, why do you feel you need a bump steer corrector kit? You shouldn't need one unless you're using Granada spindles, or you've severely lowered the front end and/or relocated the UCA's down more than 1".
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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i rebuilt my suspension about a year ago with a 1" drop with coils and when i hit a pot hole my car darts to the left or right same when i brake, got disk on the front wondering if a bump steer kit would help.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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You need to check out your suspension. Something's wrong if you're having those problems. If your car darts when you brake, your strut rod bushings likely need to be replaced, along with who knows what else. This is not a steering geometry issue.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PDTHEMAN2F
i rebuilt my suspension about a year ago with a 1" drop with coils and when i hit a pot hole my car darts to the left or right same when i brake, got disk on the front wondering if a bump steer kit would help.
Having the same issues, set up, completely rebuilt front suspension, Granada brakes. got the car realigned to a 77 Granada spec. Folks at the realignment shop sad everything was perfect. drove home and tested hit 80 or so and car pulled left or right. parked and figured i would readdress when i get the car painted.
any suggestions would be appreciated.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Do you have the Granada/Mustang II spindles also? They are known for bumpsteer issues in early Mustangs.

Try to get one that doesn't require you to drill out the taper in the steering arm of the spindle. TCP uses a tapered bolt and is about $190, but you can not mount the tie rod above the arm:

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/...eer_DS_WEB.pdf

Global West is about $200 and you can mount the tie rod above or below the arm, but you have to drill the arm:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Baer uses a tapered bolt and is about $165, but you can not mount the tie rod above the arm:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Baer+Brake/136/3261002/10002/-1

Most vintage Mustangs will not require the tie rod to be mounted above the steering arm, so unless you have a radical steering set up, the TCP or Baer will work with Baer being much cheaper.

Regardless, bumpsteer is not an easy thing to assess, measure, or correct without the knowledge and tools. At a minimum, if you are sure that it is bump steer, get a gauge and measure it. Only then can you confirm and determine how to set up the kit.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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thanks for all the info, i will check out those kits.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Once again, you need to get your suspension checked out PDTHEMAN2F. Mort has problems because he's (likely) using Granada spindles. You need strut rod bushings at the very least. A bump steer kit isn't going to fix worn suspension components.



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