Bump Steer Kit

Mavrick

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I found a dead tie rod end, and figured i might as well buy a new bump steer kit.

How is this kit from Mustnags Unlimited...

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=DD7993+01/

I'm not sure i can/want to afford the steeda kit.

Pro's/Con's?

 

stang22

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How much have you lowered your car?

Tim

 

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The front's are FMS C springs.. so most likely a little less than 2" from what i've read/seen.

 

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I would recommend getting a bump-steer kit and a good set of C/C plates. Maximum Motorsports does not recommend using off-set rack bushings. Just letting you know for consideration purposes, not saying that is concrete, but you know what I mean...

Tim

http://www.brothersperformance.com/shop/mustang/baed9fm21010.html

http://www.motorsport-depot.com/xca...M_Bump_Steer_Kit_Bolt_Type_Mustang_50_46.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=7925231223&category=33586&sspagename=WDVW

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=533

 

Mavrick

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Thanks for the link stang22. I'd like to go with CC plates but i can not afford them as of yet. Maybe for xmas

I think i'll go with those HPM units if i can get them.

 

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I hear ya man. You will want to get a set of C/C plates ASAP so the front suspension can be setup and aligned properly. Take care,

Tim

 

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Looks like im going with the D&D kit. The HPM's look pretty much the same, but they require drilling the spindle hole bigger, so i'm not going to bother.

 

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One thing I forgot... Most of these kits will require you to drill a bigger hole in your spindle for the bump steer kit to work. It's a piece of cake, but you will need a drill press. There are a few kits out there that you do not have to do this with, but just ask the manufacturer and they should be able to let you know.

Tim

 

Mavrick

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Yep found that out

I just torqed my spindles back on after i replaced the balljoints! I think the D&D kit does not require drilling of the spindle. We'll see.

 

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Turns out the D&D kit DOES require drilling of the spinlde. As i have already ordered it, looks like thats what im going to do.

Any chances i can do this with the spindle still on the car? I just finished torquing it down on the balljoint, and putting the brakes/struts on etc!!!

 

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Jeff,

You will need a drill press to drill a bigger hole in those spindles. If you are going to put new springs on, most of that stuff up front will be ready to come off. Unfortunately, a hand held drill does not have enough torque to drill through that metal.

Tim

 

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Ok sounds good. I already got the springs in, with everything else.. ah well it won't take me more than 20 minutes to get it all off.. again.

Thanks,