Is this bump steer?

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Ender_Zero
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ok, i dont know what is wrong with my car, but every time i take a left turn with any kind of speed, the wheel will jerk hard to the left, like something is loose. also, when i am stoping hard, the wheel will jerk in the same manner but to the right, like the left brakes arent doing their job. has anyone delt with this kind of problem? btw, my suspension is stock, except for tein tension rods. id appreciate any help with this!~Ender


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Ender_Zero
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come on guys, nobody knows?

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yessir240
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Sounds like you need new pads.... they can warp when they wear and cause shuddering and cause the wheel to jerk to the left or right while stopping...I would also check about getting your rotors turned and maybe even a nice ol alignment

djredline6
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nope, it's bad tie rod ends.. just the outer ones... I had the same problem.

naed240sx
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bump steer is usually worst with lower cars. When you go over bumps, the car steers, hence the name. Going over dips or bumps or whatever will cause the car to veer to once side a bit

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Also check tension rods.

chmercer
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yep tie rod ends are dying, load on the suspension is causing random toe changes, making steering wheel freak out on you.

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naed240sx wrote:bump steer is usually worst with lower cars. When you go over bumps, the car steers, hence the name. Going over dips or bumps or whatever will cause the car to veer to once side a bit
Bump steer does not have to steer the car, infact with each tie rod at the same angle it will cause both wheels to toe out the same amount. this wont actualy move the car but it will lower grip as the tires work against each other...

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tie rod crapping out for sure

toe changes arent good, get ti fixed


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