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Old 02-01-2010, 05:34 AM
George Manont George Manont is offline
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Guys,


I appreciated all your recommendations / suggestions. After some deep study I said to myself I will take on the problem on “ Bumpsteering “ , based on knowledge I have gathered from you.


As I understand, in order to get out of the Bumpsteer issue, I must have the tie rod end level to the lower control arm.


Here’s how we’ve done to correct to issue ;


1. Level of the tie rod end in relation to the lower control arm. They are NOT in parallel. ( BEFORE picture )





2. I bought a new tie rod end that’s a bit longer arm but still have the same strut height. ( Avoid using the wear-fast NAKED ball joint )






3. A spacer, made out of high grade steel, was made in the same shape … then fit OVER the standard strut. ( screwed on with locking pin in-placed )






4. Installation needed some adjustment and patients.





5. Level of the tie rod end is now in parallel to the lower control arm. ( AFTER picture )






Driving is now firm. Almost all swervings, swayings are gone.


Integrity of standard ball joint is still there. ( vs. the NAKED ball joint that prone to be damaged easily / weared fast , as told by Deuce 454, thanks…Mr.D ! )



Thanks to you all !



GM.




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