I think the problem I have here is the dreaded "bumpsteer". I bought a 1990 2.3 Stang yesterday(hatchback, auto) and it rides about an inch lower in the front than my 91 coupe does. While driving it I noticed that when I hit a bump it wants to steer in that direction. This will change depending on which wheel hits the bump. It is really annoying.
Bumpsteer is a result of improper lowering of the car right. Due to some other really crappy fixes on this car I think the previous owner just cut springs or something to that order. The top edge of the tire tilts in while the bottom edge juts out (crappy illustration looking at front of car: |-\\ the hyphen is the spindle)
This car also resists steering at first then settles into a curve or turn.
Can I remedy this with new progressive weight springs or a bumpsteer kit.
What progressive rate springs are the best for a 2.3 turbo?
Or will any suspension modification(lowering) make it behave so? Ideally I would like to find stiffer, stock height springs because of ground (read snow in winter) clearance and getting in and out of my driveway.
Thanks all!
Bumpsteer is a result of improper lowering of the car right. Due to some other really crappy fixes on this car I think the previous owner just cut springs or something to that order. The top edge of the tire tilts in while the bottom edge juts out (crappy illustration looking at front of car: |-\\ the hyphen is the spindle)
This car also resists steering at first then settles into a curve or turn.
Can I remedy this with new progressive weight springs or a bumpsteer kit.
What progressive rate springs are the best for a 2.3 turbo?
Or will any suspension modification(lowering) make it behave so? Ideally I would like to find stiffer, stock height springs because of ground (read snow in winter) clearance and getting in and out of my driveway.
Thanks all!