Ordered Steeda Bumpsteer Kit

[Bluemustang]

I am experiencing what I think is bumpsteer and so I decided to order Steeda's bumpsteer kit for my S550 Mustang.

As I hit bumps or dips in the road, I feel the steering hard to control and almost like the suspension is steering the car not me. So I am hoping this will make my car track better like it's supposed to.

I contacted the shop I've had suspension work done on and they've never installed a bumpsteer kit and they were worried about how to compress the suspension. I sent them the instructions on how to do it.

If they aren't comfortable doing it, where can I take my car to have this done?

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[BmacIL]

They should be able to do it relatively easily, as could you. It's a pretty straightforward install. They just replace the outer turnbuckle end with the Steeda one, and put the right amount of shims underneath for your lowering amount.

 

[Voodooo]

Their is way more to checking and adjusting bump steer then to just add shims. To do it correctly you need a bump steer gauge!
Adding or removing shims can make it worse without checking it. Lowering, camber, toe, caster all effect the alignment.

http://www.longacreracing.com/techn...45654&article=Bumpsteer Tech - Back to Basics

http://www.longacreracing.com/instructions.aspx?item=44524&article=Universal Bump Steer Gauge

 

[BmacIL]

Their is way more to checking and adjusting bump steer then to just add shims. To do it correctly you need a bump steer gauge!
Adding or removing shims can make it worse without checking it. Lowering, camber, toe, caster all effect the alignment.

http://www.longacreracing.com/techn...45654&article=Bumpsteer Tech - Back to Basics

http://www.longacreracing.com/instructions.aspx?item=44524&article=Universal Bump Steer Gauge

Yes of course, but doing the initial install is not that hard. Taking it to a shop to adjust =/= installation.

 

[timd38]

It took me all day to set the bump steer on my Corvette. It is a big job. You have to remove the spring and move the suspension up and down using a bump steer tool. I bought the Longacre one.

I can not emphasize how big a job this is and how much time it takes. Keep in mind that you will need to remove the spring from the front strut to do this.

You can normally find several new kits in parts section for sales section because people buy them not knowing what they are getting themselves into.

One more thing, you will no longer have a ball and socket connection for the tie rod, so you will need to lube it and then it get full of dirt and you will need to clean and lube on a regular basis.

 

[jbailer]

Also finding a shop that can do this correctly isn't easy either. Lots of shops will do the work and take your money but not so many really know how to adjust it correctly I found out. Later I was told to check with a nearby road course for a recommendation or a local shop that did a lot of BMW work. I finally found a good shop and am very happy with the difference. I realized my car had some bumpsteer even before lowering it 1".

 

[timd38]

Also finding a shop that can do this correctly isn't easy either. Lots of shops will do the work and take your money but not so many really know how to adjust it correctly I found out. Later I was told to check with a nearby road course for a recommendation or a local shop that did a lot of BMW work. I finally found a good shop and am very happy with the difference. I realized my car had some bumpsteer even before lowering it 1".

May I asked what they charged you?

Race shops by me wanted $100 an hour, with no time given, that is why I ended up doing it myself. The tool I think was $150.

Also, did you do the rear also?

 

[jbailer]

May I asked what they charged you?

Race shops by me wanted $100 an hour, with no time given, that is why I ended up doing it myself. The tool I think was $150.

Also, did you do the rear also?

It was a while ago but I think it was ~$200. That didn't include the install, I did that to save a little money.

I don't think the rear is applicable.

 

[BMR Tech]

Although it is not the proper and best permanent way to do it, I have done some quick bumpsteer jobs to get it close before actually setting it the "proper" way. due to the distance from the laser to the sheet on the wall, it is actually pretty close if you can get your static, compressed and extended spots all in a somewhat tight group.

A laser, race plates, and some marks on the wall can get you close and better than where you are for the time being until you can get it done the legitimate way.

 

[jbailer]

Although it is not the proper and best permanent way to do it, I have done some quick bumpsteer jobs to get it close before actually setting it the "proper" way. due to the distance from the laser to the sheet on the wall, it is actually pretty close if you can get your static, compressed and extended spots all in a somewhat tight group.

A laser, race plates, and some marks on the wall can get you close and better than where you are for the time being until you can get it done the legitimate way.

Thanks Kelly! That's a great idea. Like you said if your compressed and extended are consistent, I bet that's pretty damned close! When I did my install, I just centered the spacers and drove it to the shop lol.

 

[timd38]

It was a while ago but I think it was ~$200. That didn't include the install, I did that to save a little money.

I don't think the rear is applicable.

Thanks!

That is a great deal!

I did front and rear on mine and it took me 6 hours.

 

[Voodooo]

It took me all day to set the bump steer on my Corvette. It is a big job. You have to remove the spring and move the suspension up and down using a bump steer tool. I bought the Longacre one.

I can not emphasize how big a job this is and how much time it takes. Keep in mind that you will need to remove the spring from the front strut to do this.

You can normally find several new kits in parts section for sales section because people buy them not knowing what they are getting themselves into.

One more thing, you will no longer have a ball and socket connection for the tie rod, so you will need to lube it and then it get full of dirt and you will need to clean and lube on a regular basis.

You need seals it boots.

 

[SteedaTech]

You need seals it boots.

The Steeda kit does not require seals and boots! We use a very high quality Teflon lined rod end which requires no lube! We have sold 10 of thousands of kits since 2003 with no issues!

 

[jbailer]

The Steeda kit does not require seals and boots! We use a very high quality Teflon lined rod end which requires no lube! We have sold 10 of thousands of kits since 2003 with no issues!

I can vouch for 3 of them. I've had one on my 2006, 2010 and now 2015. Never had an issue.

 

[Bluemustang]

I am still waiting to hear back from the shop.

Meanwhile I talked to Randy at Steeda and he recommended a shop in my area who is a Steeda dealer. So aside from any other suggestions that might be my best bet.

I wish there was a Steeda Autosports shop in my area. If there was I'd bring them my car and leave the credit card hahaha. Probably would buy some other suspension crap too while Inwas at it. But I don't see one near me in Maryland.

I wish I had BMR and Steeda close to me or else they'd have my car and trick it out for me.

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