Best way to get rid of bumpsteer?

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MYSTICSVT

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Long story short:

Lowered my Stang with FMS "C" springs, had it aligned, and now I have bump steer.

What is the best way to get rid of it. Keep in mind this is my wife and kid's daily driver, so safety is paramount.

Thank's.

 

Numbles

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Get a bump steer kit. upr/mm/ every other mustang company practically sells them.

Sucks though. You will have to get an alignment done again after they are installed.

 

tunedin302

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Just put my baer bumpsteer kit on ... easy to do but don't believe the instructions that they are the same length as stock ... they are NOT!! I still have to get an alignment.

 

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I noticed that the bumpsteer kits state that they are for off-road use only. Would offset rack bushings be a better idea?

 

Mavrick

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I've heard only bad things about offset rack bushings. A bump steer kit (new lowered rod ends) is the way to go.

I believe in 93, Ford used different tie rod ends to help with bumpsteer, but i doubt they'll help you with C springs.

 

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ditto... bump steer kit

 

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Thank's for the replies. What's the best kit to get? How about the FMS kit?

 

1970 slantroof

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Some good info at http://www.ffcobra.com/FAQ/bumpsteer.html
Many times you can fix it yourself without buying expensive parts. First step is to understand what is going on.
Good luck,
Howard