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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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2017 F150 4x4 with leveling kit on 33" tires sever bump steer even on the frwy @ 70 or so miles MPH. If I run the tires @ 38 psi it's not nearly as bad as running them @ 50 psi. Tires are Falken Wildpeak 33x12.5 x20 A buddy of mine said installing a rear stabilizer will help I don't think so any idea's?? Rick

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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:47 AM
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I think 38 PSI is a lot of air in a 33" tire. With the IFS front suspension the F150 has there shouldn't be any bump steer if tire balance is good and alignment is correct.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:48 AM
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I noticed the same thing, from my understanding it has a lot to do with the leveling kit dropping everything down. I am in the process of ordering the Bilstein 5100 leveling structs and rear shocks, many have indicated the front struts help alleviate the bump steer all together as they do not drop everything as much as a leveling puck. Will get a little stiffer front suspension but better overall performance.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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the width of your tire has more to do with bump steer than anything even more so if you are running wider aftermarket wheels. Plus 50psi is entirely too much IMO
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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This:

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/wheel...pplers-420608/
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 08:59 AM
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I've ran standard levels for years and several f-150s with no bump steer. Air down some, and ensure everything is aligned correctly. Typically a 2.5 or smaller will not ride much different than stock.

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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 09:02 AM
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I have a set of Raptor rear shocks arriving today I'll get those installed tonight & see if that helps even a little bit, if the shocks don't help it will still look cool. Anybody install a rear stabilizer bar kit from Hellwig??
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Originally Posted by MBZTECH
I have a set of Raptor rear shocks arriving today I'll get those installed tonight & see if that helps even a little bit, if the shocks don't help it will still look cool. Anybody install a rear stabilizer bar kit from Hellwig??
That is one of the best mods you can do! Regarding the raptor shocks, I have heard they don't help with handling due to the vehicle weight differences, but I personally have not tried it.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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I actually just installed one and love it! I currently have it set on the lightest setting and the difference is fantastic. I installed it about a week after installing bilstiens in the rear and together they are fantastic. I doubt I’ll increase the rate anymore as I’d like to keep a little articulation. The rear hop out is gone and the truck feels so solid now.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 12:08 PM
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You may be using the term bump steer incorrectly. Bump steer is strictly a function of suspension and steering geometry. Bump steer should be pretty minimal from the factory. Maybe you are experiencing tramlining with wider tires? Does the truck seem to be pulling left or right as you drive, or is the steering pulling to one side when you go over pumps? Factory wheels or aftermarket with different backspacing?
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