Steering Stabilizer?
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Rack and pinion by design eliminates the general need for a stabilizer- thats why you dont see much if any conversation about it. Larger heavier tires, wider rims and lift will impact steering geometry. The best you can do is improve your alignment to increase caster for improved return to center and straight line tracking.
I’m stating the obvious here but by going to larger, wider, heavier tires expect poorer handling, increased stopping distance and anticipate increased wear on upper/lower ball joints, steering rack, TRE’s, tires and brakes.
I’m stating the obvious here but by going to larger, wider, heavier tires expect poorer handling, increased stopping distance and anticipate increased wear on upper/lower ball joints, steering rack, TRE’s, tires and brakes.
hoser
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It would look something like this but there just isn't any room for such on the 100. It would certainly help with higher speed off-road driving and probably rack longevity. If you are trying to reduce the amount of "kick back" in the steering wheel, you should try staying as close to the stock offset as much as possible.
Not to mention the added long term resistance to steering system motion, for which it was not designed to handle.
Fwiw bump steer wouldnt be a symptom on a (healthy) rack and pinion & IFS front end. Thats more of a “thing” on solid axle front ends with drag link set up (over simplifying).
More likely worn components like steering mount bushes, LCA/UCA bushings, ball joints, TRE/ITR, maybe loose wheel bearings etc. in combination with worn, cupped or poorly balanced tires contributing to that sensation. Also if your front end is cranked a little too high that will add to it. Standard 2” lift = 20.5”-21” hub center to fender lip as a good target.
More likely worn components like steering mount bushes, LCA/UCA bushings, ball joints, TRE/ITR, maybe loose wheel bearings etc. in combination with worn, cupped or poorly balanced tires contributing to that sensation. Also if your front end is cranked a little too high that will add to it. Standard 2” lift = 20.5”-21” hub center to fender lip as a good target.
