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joshm28

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• Apr 28, 2010

• #1

How will the wrong c bushings affect steering and will a dropped pitman arm help
'touchy" steering/

 

bronko69er

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• Apr 28, 2010

• #2

C-bushings have castor angles molded into them to rotate your axle by a varied amount.
If you don't have the proper castor angle, your bronco can wander or have "touchy" steering.

A dropped pitman arm is a remedy for bump steer, which is a different issue.

 

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broncnaz

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• Apr 28, 2010

• #3

Ditto on the c bushings
As for drop pitman arm it really depends on the height of the lift and any other mods that have been done. usually only needed with 3.5in or higher lifts.

 

Master Chief

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• Apr 28, 2010

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This post from Steve may help: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1440549

 

Broncobowsher

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• Apr 28, 2010

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bronko69er said:

C-bushings have castor angles molded into them to rotate your axle by a varied amount.
If you don't have the proper castor angle, your bronco can wander or have "touchy" steering.

A dropped pitman arm is a remedy for bump steer, which is a different issue.

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I agree but will add that a drop pitman arm may also cause bumpsteer and not just fix it. Depends on what else has been done to the front suspension.

 

DirtDonk

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• Apr 29, 2010

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In other words Josh, what all has been done to the Bronco so far? Lots of things contribute to touchy steering in a Bronco. Which probably qualifies as a slight understatement.
How much lift, if any? What are the current caster readings? If you've never had it on an alignment rack (just for a reading, not a full alignment), doing it beforehand is a good way to gauge which C-bushings might be best suited for your setup.
What year is your Bronco?

Paul