Any interest in bump steer kits???
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From: The People's Republic of Los Angeles
Originally posted by player19
WOO HOO !-- i guess i will find out about bumpsteer firsthand in about a week
So on the freeway you have to be extra attentive ? Or this is just an issue on the streets?
WOO HOO !-- i guess i will find out about bumpsteer firsthand in about a week
So on the freeway you have to be extra attentive ? Or this is just an issue on the streets?
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Originally posted by Tim Skelton
It's more of an issue at speeds simply since things are happening so quickly. But it's not really life-theatening or anything, at least with the 1.25" drop my truck has.
It's more of an issue at speeds simply since things are happening so quickly. But it's not really life-theatening or anything, at least with the 1.25" drop my truck has.
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From: RogersAr
As for long term wear YES mainly the tires.As the toe moves in and out it is scrubbing the tires too.as for other affects it is safer if there is less toe change.Afriend and my navagator for the silverstate said the truck was boring to ride in at 150.it did not move when it went over the bumps and stayed in the middle during and after we went over them.The best compliment he gave me was his grand mother could drive this thing at 140 like it was running 35 mph.It make for a much more predictable vehicle and much more stable.Stan
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From: Valdez, Ak.
For a Refresher
For those of us (including myself) that haven't had auto mechanics class lately, you might find this article informative.
http://www.longacreracing.com/articles/art.asp?ARTID=13
Mark
http://www.longacreracing.com/articles/art.asp?ARTID=13
Mark
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Hello….if you want a kit then I need answers to my question. The average amount of drop will determine what style of kit gets made. 1-2” drops on a Lightning will necessitate one design and larger drops will require another, so that is why I need to average drop. 
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I would use 1.5" or so for an average drop. I think thats what I saw with the Roush setup. I would think that would be pretty common especially for a more perfomance oriented person that would be interested in a bump steer kit. Also I think at that level you could achieve great results with just relocating the outer tie rod ends. For a 3-4" drop it would seem that more intensive geometry changes would be necessary.
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Originally posted by psmith
I would use 1.5" or so for an average drop. I think thats what I saw with the Roush setup. I would think that would be pretty common especially for a more perfomance oriented person that would be interested in a bump steer kit. Also I think at that level you could achieve great results with just relocating the outer tie rod ends. For a 3-4" drop it would seem that more intensive geometry changes would be necessary.
I would use 1.5" or so for an average drop. I think thats what I saw with the Roush setup. I would think that would be pretty common especially for a more perfomance oriented person that would be interested in a bump steer kit. Also I think at that level you could achieve great results with just relocating the outer tie rod ends. For a 3-4" drop it would seem that more intensive geometry changes would be necessary.
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My Ground Force kit said a 1/2 drop. But I also took the second from the bottm leaf out of the rear. Now the rear has ever so little rake. The stock wheels are now symmetrical with the wheel wells and that's low enough for me. I would guess the front is down 1-1 1/4. A bump steer kit that works between a 1 and 2 inch drop and gets better handling with less tire wear is always a good thing.
Keep us posted.
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Keep us posted.
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Originally posted by Tim Skelton
I hear you, Stan, but it's just a matter of degrees. For those lawyers you describe, you are far more likely to get sued over brake parts than steering pieces. Especially when the only people who would buy the bump steer kit are very educated consumers who assume a certain degee of responsibility for how they install highly specialized race-only parts -- as opposed to some schmuck who drives to the corner tire store to get new shoes with 50,000 mile oil that is 2 quarts low.
As an attorney who also makes motorcycle parts, my advice to myself is (1) form a limited liability entity (corp or LLC) and (2) get products liability insurance. Then make whatever the hell you want and sleep well at night.
But then again, knowing what I know now, I wouldn't sell seat covers without the above.
Ruslow, LLC, a member of the Silver State Group of Liberian companies?
I hear you, Stan, but it's just a matter of degrees. For those lawyers you describe, you are far more likely to get sued over brake parts than steering pieces. Especially when the only people who would buy the bump steer kit are very educated consumers who assume a certain degee of responsibility for how they install highly specialized race-only parts -- as opposed to some schmuck who drives to the corner tire store to get new shoes with 50,000 mile oil that is 2 quarts low.
As an attorney who also makes motorcycle parts, my advice to myself is (1) form a limited liability entity (corp or LLC) and (2) get products liability insurance. Then make whatever the hell you want and sleep well at night.
But then again, knowing what I know now, I wouldn't sell seat covers without the above.
Ruslow, LLC, a member of the Silver State Group of Liberian companies?
Last edited by E-luzion; Oct 12, 2003 at 06:53 PM.
