Thread: 47-55.1 bump steer
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Old 10-19-2023, 09:37 PM   #14
nvrdone
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Re: bump steer

Hey everyone: Thanks for all he input but I feel like my head is about to EXPLODE!!!
Furst let me clarify: I don't have room for a cross steer due to oil pan interference and I don't want to go with an IFS or a rack mounted to the axle.
So here's what I think I understand.
With the steering box in the stock location and the rear end of the front springs mounted solid (stock mounting) when the front axle moves up and down, that will cause the axle to move in an arc. That movement will be taken up by the front shackles.
If I mount a steering box forward of the axle with a drag link the same length as stock or longer, the arc the axle swings in should not change. Therefore, the bump steer should not change from stock.
I would appreciate any info on what I may be missing.
Thanks
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