when to put bumpsteer kit in?

I would say if you don't have a tow bar then wait until you are ready to get it aligned.

Walz

Wallzy said:

I would say if you don't have a tow bar then wait until you are ready to get it aligned.

Walz

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explain why you would need a tow bar in order to put a bumpersteer kit in yourself

You woulnd't need the toe bar to put the bumpsteer kit on, you would need the toe bar to check your toe after you put different outer tie rods on the car. If you have a toe bar you can check the toe before and after.
Walz

Wallzy said:

You woulnd't need the toe bar to put the bumpsteer kit on, you would need the toe bar to check your toe after you put different outer tie rods on the car. If you have a toe bar you can check the toe before and after.
Walz

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for some reason i thought of a tow hook as in you would need to have the car towed if this was attempted

i usually eyeball it and get it straight enough to drive to an alignment shop. i figure 10-15 miles wont hurt as long as the wheels are somewhat straight and not pointing in at eachother

I dont think anyone should throw a bump steer kit on a car just because they think they need one. You need to measure the bump steer first and go from there.

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You woulnd't need the toe bar to put the bumpsteer kit on, you would need the toe bar to check your toe after you put different outer tie rods on the car. If you have a toe bar you can check the toe before and after.
Walz

for some reason i thought of a tow hook as in you would need to have the car towed if this was attempted

i usually eyeball it and get it straight enough to drive to an alignment shop. i figure 10-15 miles wont hurt as long as the wheels are somewhat straight and not pointing in at eachother

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That's cool - I have completely confused something more than once already today!

795.0pacecar I dont think anyone should throw a bump steer kit on a car just because they think they need one. You need to measure the bump steer first and go from there.

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Unless you are doing something more than driving in a straight line, all fox'es could bennifit from a bump steer kit as the front end geometry is terrible (i am being very nice here). The correct comment to make is, "you need to measure your bumpsteer so that you know how much compensation to put into the car." Ideally you want no bumpsteer, but personally i like to set the car up for a little toe out under load in a turn.

Do some reading and figure out what exactly you intend to do with your car as a more aggressive setup will eat up your tires - this may not be a big issue for you if you only drive the car 1000 miles a year. Good luck.

Walz