Bump Steer??

mgar22 · 02-03-2005, 01:04 PM

This may be a newbie question, but what exactly does the bump steer do? And is it worth getting? Is it basically a shock for your steering so your steering wheel doesn't jerk when you hit uneven pavement or bumps?

97MGT · 02-04-2005, 10:14 PM

Bump steer is a change in the toe angle that is caused by the suspension moving up and down. bump-steer is mainlyfor the wheels to toe-in or toe-out when the suspension moves up or down. The main purpose behind a bump-steer kit is to correct the incorrect geometry and allow the driver to control the steering instead of the suspension. If you ever noticed going over a speedbump with a lowered car, if not properly done, you will notice the suspension turn the wheels on its own and not the driver.

mgar22 · 02-08-2005, 10:01 AM

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification.

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mgar22 Garmonbozia!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	Bump Steer?? This may be a newbie question, but what exactly does the bump steer do? And is it worth getting? Is it basically a shock for your steering so your steering wheel doesn't jerk when you hit uneven pavement or bumps? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Cpe: Black on Black, Saleen Rep wheels: 18x9 Frnt, 18X10 Rear (MT), Eibach Prokit springs, Mac Prochamber, Flowmaster, 3.90 Motives (MT), Xcalibrator 2 (custom tuned), C&L Plenum/Mac 75mm TB, Steeda UDP's. 2000 Suzuki GSXR 600: Jet Kit (Stage 1) Micron full exhaust

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mgar22 Garmonbozia!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Cpe: Black on Black, Saleen Rep wheels: 18x9 Frnt, 18X10 Rear (MT), Eibach Prokit springs, Mac Prochamber, Flowmaster, 3.90 Motives (MT), Xcalibrator 2 (custom tuned), C&L Plenum/Mac 75mm TB, Steeda UDP's. 2000 Suzuki GSXR 600: Jet Kit (Stage 1) Micron full exhaust

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02-04-2005, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
97MGT Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 73	Bump steer is a change in the toe angle that is caused by the suspension moving up and down. bump-steer is mainlyfor the wheels to toe-in or toe-out when the suspension moves up or down. The main purpose behind a bump-steer kit is to correct the incorrect geometry and allow the driver to control the steering instead of the suspension. If you ever noticed going over a speedbump with a lowered car, if not properly done, you will notice the suspension turn the wheels on its own and not the driver.