Bad tie rods causing my bump steer?
Originally Posted by mindlessoath
bump steer? is that when your backing out and you here a bump of some type? or is not when in reverse backing out?
Originally Posted by Progress
It's typically a symptom of a track car or any other car with a highly tuned suspension. That is why I am hesitant to think Fred's car is producing it.
Originally Posted by Progress
Fred, I doubt you're really feeling bump steer. Can you explain your symptoms?
Sure. When I go over a bump, small or big the wheel jumps out of my hand to one side or the other. That is what I was saying by 'bump steer'. This is on my wifes car BTW, at stock height.
Originally Posted by nismology
It doesn't have to be highly tuned. Any lowered A32 will have the tie rods at an upward slant. The more the car is lowered, the more the tie-rod ends are slanted, and the more there will be toe change over bumps. Excessive toe out will exacerbate the issue.
Originally Posted by maxfanfromohio
Sure. When I go over a bump, small or big the wheel jumps out of my hand to one side or the other. That is what I was saying by 'bump steer'. This is on my wifes car BTW, at stock height.
I replaced both axles, endlinks, and the control arm(balljoint was bad) on the one side, and just got new tires. I am going to get it aligned tomorrow before we go on vacation, but I have a feeling it's not going to fix this problem. Maybe it will, but I doubt it.
These guys may help you. 4th gen owners are retarded. 
http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=87

http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=87
Originally Posted by maxfanfromohio
Sure. When I go over a bump, small or big the wheel jumps out of my hand to one side or the other. That is what I was saying by 'bump steer'. This is on my wifes car BTW, at stock height.
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