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Originally Posted by synolimit
Sounds like bump steer. See if Firestone will do a free check.
And yes most leave it stock for best handling. I removed it completely because of my spring rates and oversteer issues.
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I'm not familiar with bump steer, but after reading up this morning, I think you nailed it. Sounds exactly like my issue. As I understand it, toe changes as the suspension compresses and expands when bump steer is not set correctly.
I have lifetime alignment at Firestone. Probably not the best alignment place, but at least I can take it back as often as needed to get it corrected. I assume that the alignment machine they have will be able to check bump steer and they should be able to fix it. So far, they have worked with me pretty well, considering I'm lowered and have modified parts.
Since I'm taking it back, do you have recommended alignment measurements I should have them aim for? I am lowered about 1". I have SPL rear camber arms with lock out kit. My front has stock arms. Typically, my front camber ends up at -1.7°. They usually get my rear in spec but just on the limit. I think they set rear camber around -2.0°. Since the rear is adjustable, shouldn't they aim for -1.7°? I think they typically set toe at 0.