Bump steer question
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2017
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Never heard of an adjustable steering damper. Do you have a link or part #? Does it fit in the factory location or is it mounted different?
This?:
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspensi...=FOX983-02-118
This?:
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspensi...=FOX983-02-118
5th Wheeling
Joined: Apr 2007
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Offset may be the issue with bumpsteer - a lot of good info here:
Wheel offset vs Suspension performance - Polaris RZR Forum - RZR Forums.net
Wheel offset vs Suspension performance - Polaris RZR Forum - RZR Forums.net
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Joined: Feb 2018
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I had the 2.25 degree caster bushings installed and it made it about 65% better and I can live with that but, now, I am trying to find info on what nut to tighten on the column.. anyone?? I think that might help the steering wheel shaking along with an aftermarket steering damper. If I hold the wheel firmly with downward pressure, the shaking is hardly felt but, if I am driving with my left hand and resting my elbow on the door, I can feel it shake...Does that make sense?
Laughing Gas
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From: Sarasota, FL
Mine is still at the dealership for the frozen door latch, today will be a week again. I asked the service guy to have a tech throw a computer on it and see if there are any codes and to please reset/recalibrate the steering angle sensor and or adaptive steering. Hoping to get it back today with some kind of answer. On a positive note, my King steering damper arrives today so i'll try that out when i get the truck back to see if it makes a difference.
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Mine is still at the dealership for the frozen door latch, today will be a week again. I asked the service guy to have a tech throw a computer on it and see if there are any codes and to please reset/recalibrate the steering angle sensor and or adaptive steering. Hoping to get it back today with some kind of answer. On a positive note, my King steering damper arrives today so i'll try that out when i get the truck back to see if it makes a difference.
I was able to reset the PSCM with FORSCAN but, havent noticed any difference. :Lots of info on what you can do with forscan in this doc' https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=687099993
Laughing Gas
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From: Sarasota, FL
I've scoured FORSCAN and even sent them a message but I need to reset the SECM and SASM. But i've also been told the steering angel sensor is in the ABS module. I did also see where someone shut off adaptive steering in a Ford car, not sure what model it was though. So i don't know if turning it off with FORSCAN and then cycling the ignition and then turning it back on will reset it or cause it to make any changes.
And the news that i was expecting, the dealership did nothing and the service writer blew me off and said your computer has all the latest updates. After not having the truck for 8 days for the door latch, i grabbed my keys and left.
And the news that i was expecting, the dealership did nothing and the service writer blew me off and said your computer has all the latest updates. After not having the truck for 8 days for the door latch, i grabbed my keys and left.
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I’m starting to fear that those with adaptive sterering will always be plagued with bump steer after lifting. It’s the one feature I wish my truck didnt have it! Even before the lift adaptive steering wasn’t all that great and doesn’t do much to make it even worth having.
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Cross-Country
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From: San Antonio
I've scoured FORSCAN and even sent them a message but I need to reset the SECM and SASM. But i've also been told the steering angel sensor is in the ABS module. I did also see where someone shut off adaptive steering in a Ford car, not sure what model it was though. So i don't know if turning it off with FORSCAN and then cycling the ignition and then turning it back on will reset it or cause it to make any changes.
And the news that i was expecting, the dealership did nothing and the service writer blew me off and said your computer has all the latest updates. After not having the truck for 8 days for the door latch, i grabbed my keys and left.
And the news that i was expecting, the dealership did nothing and the service writer blew me off and said your computer has all the latest updates. After not having the truck for 8 days for the door latch, i grabbed my keys and left.
https://www.readylift.com/track-bar-...2008-2018.html
Laughing Gas
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From: Sarasota, FL
Have you considered going with a track bar drop bracket? I have one from my ReadyLift 3.5 level and while I have some bump steer and wandering, I think some of it is to be expected with lifting and larger tires. I’m going to try the Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer to see if it gets rid of some of my bump steer. I also have adaptive steering.
https://www.readylift.com/track-bar-...2008-2018.html
https://www.readylift.com/track-bar-...2008-2018.html
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Junior User
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I'm just curious but is this "bump steer" inherent with trucks that just have 2-3.5" leveling kits or with all sizes of lifts? It doesn't seem like I've seen to many people with 4" or bigger lifts chime in on this topic. Maybe I just haven't paid much attention while reading through the posts lol.
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I'm also curious. Trac bar drop bracket, adjustable trac bar, or both. What do ya'll have, and who has more "bumpsteer".
The adjustable trac bar, seems like it would have favorable suspension geometry. (based on my experience with track day Mustangs, and spec racing Cobra kit cars which are also live axle adjustable height and length pan hard bars)
The adjustable trac bar, seems like it would have favorable suspension geometry. (based on my experience with track day Mustangs, and spec racing Cobra kit cars which are also live axle adjustable height and length pan hard bars)