tburkdoll Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I've noticed that after i lowered my truck that i've got a noticeable amount of bump steer. Was wondering if heim joint style tie rods might solve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben525 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 What's bump steer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonHensley22 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 What's bump steer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 What's bump steer? From my understanding its where you hit a bump and your steering jumps out of control sort of. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueracer Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I thought it was a very common term..unless im missing something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 It is a very common term and as explained its when you hit a bump and wants to jerk the steering wheel left or right. My truck does it Tyler on factory a-arms too. Not sure if its excessive but you can feel it once and awhile. You will start to notice things like this more when you change the vehicles suspension and steering geometry. Another term commonly used is torque steer found on FWD vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Did you have your alignment checked or done after the install of the a-arms? Usually bump steer is caused by the tie rods not being adjusted to the proper length to keep the correct geometry of the upper and lower control arms while compressing and rebounding on a bump. The wheel will be either toed in or out on entry and the oposite on rebound which causes the bump steer. A good alignment will clean most of this up. It can also be that some of the front steering and suspension parts are worn out and now they are showing their face after the a-arms. More than likely if you haven't gotten an alignment it would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 It was aligned right after it was installed. And i have recently looked under the truck and it looks that one of my tie rods is shot. I am going to replace it eventually. Considering replacing it with chromoly heim joint type tie rods. Angles can be fully adjusted with this type of tie rod. Anyone have input on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 That is more than likely the culprit then. Replace both of them when you do it. About the chromoly tierods I have been looking into them too but the price tag is kinds steep. I might make my own since I have almost everything I need for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 steering parts on these trucks wear somewhat fast and the tie rods are parts of the problem as well as pitman / idler arm and idler arm pivot assembly. also wider /low pro tires will increase this as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Chase did you ever get those Cognito tie rods for your truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) I thought chase went with FFR tie rods. If i'm replacing things i'd like to replace with parts that hopefully wont break if price is somewhat reasonable Edited October 11, 2011 by SweetSS24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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