offset steering rack bushings

seco · 03-15-2008, 12:47 AM

Don't know much about them - are they really necessary on lowered stangs? A friend was telling me they some how correct the bump steer??!! IDK - I have Eibach Pro Kit springs installed on my 99 and I don't have these installed. Are they designed to prevent premature tire wear or something? I don't have any premature wear on my front wheels - LMK

tpcobra95 · 03-15-2008, 08:09 AM

I have always been told if you go 1.25 inches or lower you should use them.

96greengt · 03-15-2008, 09:05 AM

I have them on mine, they help out, but they do no 100% correct it. The true way to go is the actual bumpsteer kit.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-15-2008, 11:24 AM

I got them installed on mine and I have Eibach sportlines which have just a lil' more drop then your pro kit. I'm still considering doing the bumpsteer kit like 96greengt mentioned though. I think the bushings help most with rack wear because it helps fix change in stock angles of the tie rods or w/e they call them on the rack. I got them installed with brand new tires, and they don't help with tire wear... a proper alignment does!

blackicecobra · 03-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Not to steal your thunder but this question may help too. I have the same springs and am going to get some offset bushings. DOES ANYONE have any opinions (preferably from experience) about whether to use aluminum or urethane bushings on a stock k-member (02 GT). Which brand is good?

Thanks.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-22-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blackicecobra

Not to steal your thunder but this question may help too. I have the same springs and am going to get some offset bushings. DOES ANYONE have any opinions (preferably from experience) about whether to use aluminum or urethane bushings on a stock k-member (02 GT). Which brand is good?

Thanks.

I've got energy suspension offset bushings on my 02 GT that I bought from jegs. They were $20 at most, don't remember exactly. If it's a daily driver, I'd go with those.

txlen · 03-22-2008, 12:44 PM

i used aluminum ones on my last setup and had no probs at all...

SCobraVT99 · 03-22-2008, 04:52 PM

$20 bux for the offset stuff? Isnt a bumpersteer kit only like $150?

Is there any reason to have both, or would the bumpersteer kit do it all?

96greengt · 03-22-2008, 08:16 PM

The bumpsteer kit is the way to go hands down, you won't have to worry then for the rack bushings. The rubber bushings (urethane) are more prone to a little give/flex, the aluminum have NO flex at all, very responsive.

With a lowered car, the bumpsteer kit, lower ball joints will give it with the correct geometry and awesome steering response.

Aerocoupe · 04-01-2008, 11:05 AM

All I can say is read:

MM offset aluminum rack bashings - Corner-Carvers Forums

Darren

blackicecobra · 04-01-2008, 05:27 PM

OK, so I ordered some steeda aluminum offsets and put them in. It was a PITA but worth it. Although not 100%, I do feel a difference....now I don't have to fight the wheel to keep it on the road. Still may do bumpsteer later but I think it was worth it.

03-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
seco oLD sCHooL fOOL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (0)	offset steering rack bushings Don't know much about them - are they really necessary on lowered stangs? A friend was telling me they some how correct the bump steer??!! IDK - I have Eibach Pro Kit springs installed on my 99 and I don't have these installed. Are they designed to prevent premature tire wear or something? I don't have any premature wear on my front wheels - LMK __________________ March under-drive pulleys, RAM H/D clutch, TriAx, Pro5.0 handle, BBK plenum, 75mm PP t/body, C&L True Flow polished pipe, SVT focus fuel pump, UPR O/R X, 2 chambered Flows, Ford Racing gears 4.10's, Eibach Pro Kit, energy suspension spring isolators, NT555 285/40/18s (rear), 18x9 18x10s chrome Saleens, and a shit load of interior,exterior cosmetic upgrades... Last edited by seco; 03-15-2008 at 12:49 AM.

03-15-2008, 08:09 AM	#2
tpcobra95 SN-95 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (4)	I have always been told if you go 1.25 inches or lower you should use them. __________________ 95 COBRA= Project Dark Venom 98 GT= DD

03-15-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 867 Trader Rating: (1)	I got them installed on mine and I have Eibach sportlines which have just a lil' more drop then your pro kit. I'm still considering doing the bumpsteer kit like 96greengt mentioned though. I think the bushings help most with rack wear because it helps fix change in stock angles of the tie rods or w/e they call them on the rack. I got them installed with brand new tires, and they don't help with tire wear... a proper alignment does! __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima

03-22-2008, 10:53 AM	#5
blackicecobra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	SAME SITUATION Not to steal your thunder but this question may help too. I have the same springs and am going to get some offset bushings. DOES ANYONE have any opinions (preferably from experience) about whether to use aluminum or urethane bushings on a stock k-member (02 GT). Which brand is good? Thanks. __________________ So, you think you're having a bad day? You woke up this morning..........didn't you?

04-01-2008, 11:05 AM	#10
Aerocoupe UT Sucks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0)	All I can say is read: MM offset aluminum rack bashings - Corner-Carvers Forums Darren __________________ '83 5.8L TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle '93 5.0L Mustang coupe that beat your mom's LTD

03-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
txlen Jus Workin Away !!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,795 Trader Rating: (2)	i used aluminum ones on my last setup and had no probs at all...

03-22-2008, 04:52 PM	#8
SCobraVT99 God's gift to Dell Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Rock Posts: 1,064 Trader Rating: (0)	$20 bux for the offset stuff? Isnt a bumpersteer kit only like $150? Is there any reason to have both, or would the bumpersteer kit do it all?

04-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
blackicecobra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	I put some in and they do help IMO OK, so I ordered some steeda aluminum offsets and put them in. It was a PITA but worth it. Although not 100%, I do feel a difference....now I don't have to fight the wheel to keep it on the road. Still may do bumpsteer later but I think it was worth it. __________________ So, you think you're having a bad day? You woke up this morning..........didn't you?

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