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Hi there eric im a fan of your work! I got a question on bump steer. What components of steering and suspension can cause the steering to be sensitive to the road. steering wheel is off center and does have a drift butIve checked for play but checks fine. Do you have suggestions what to check other than getting an alignment.
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Loose ball joints are the most common reason. But loosens in other joints or alignment problem (usually something is bend) can also cause this.
Depends on the vehicle. If it’s a truck application sometimes they use steering dampers. When a damper goes bad, it can cause what you call ‘bump steer’. Other times the alignment should be checked. Tire pressure is also important. Overinflated tires can cause ride quality issues. I suppose it depends on the vehicle and it’s condition.
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