Steering problem

[sunauto]

We have a 2001 DS clubcar with I believe to be a 3 inch Jakes lift with a 23hp Briggs,it is squirrelly on the highway and has bump steer. We made sure the camber is the same on both sides and have 22 inch DOT tires and has 1/4 inch toe. We tryed loosening and tightening the rack but nothing helps. It has a Hummer body on it and along with suggestions will the longer travel lifts help handling and also fit under the body

[4vertical]

how are the rest of the bushings in the front end? if the bushings/ kingpins, and a arms bushings or mounts are worn that could be a problem.

try setting the toe straight. that is how i have it on mine with a supersport lift.

-Aaron

[arcitech]

Originally Posted by sunauto

We have a 2001 DS clubcar with I believe to be a 3 inch Jakes lift with a 23hp Briggs,it is squirrelly on the highway and has bump steer. We made sure the camber is the same on both sides and have 22 inch DOT tires and has 1/4 inch toe. We tryed loosening and tightening the rack but nothing helps. It has a Hummer body on it and along with suggestions will the longer travel lifts help handling and also fit under the body

I wouldn't expect a lot of bump steer with a spindle lift. Are your shocks new? If the suspension is hitting the end of it's travel that could be your problem. A spindle lift will keep your tires from hitting the body, but it won't make worn out suspension parts any better. My other thoughts are dropping your toe in to 1/8 in. If all your bushings are tight, the shocks are good and your hubs aren't loose on the spindles then I would play with the toe setting until the squirrelyness goes away. Not to assume anything, but are the toe-in measurements being taken correctly? Longer in the rear and shorter at the front face of the tire, if that is reversed, your cart would be all over the road, especially when hitting a bump or letting go of the steering wheel. (closed course, professional driver) Good luck and keep us informed on the results.

[4vertical]

btw all club cars have bump steer. only way to get rid of that is to go to a long travel suspension. that is the problem with the ssteering design.

[sunauto]

Originally Posted by 4vertical

how are the rest of the bushings in the front end? if the bushings/ kingpins, and a arms bushings or mounts are worn that could be a problem.

try setting the toe straight. that is how i have it on mine with a supersport lift.

-Aaron

We tryed toe out,toe in at 1/8 or o and still the same. Nothing loose or wore out. I called All Sports and they say it is a problem with club car at higher speeds

[sunauto]

Originally Posted by arcitech

I wouldn't expect a lot of bump steer with a spindle lift. Are your shocks new? If the suspension is hitting the end of it's travel that could be your problem. A spindle lift will keep your tires from hitting the body, but it won't make worn out suspension parts any better. My other thoughts are dropping your toe in to 1/8 in. If all your bushings are tight, the shocks are good and your hubs aren't loose on the spindles then I would play with the toe setting until the squirrelyness goes away. Not to assume anything, but are the toe-in measurements being taken correctly? Longer in the rear and shorter at the front face of the tire, if that is reversed, your cart would be all over the road, especially when hitting a bump or letting go of the steering wheel. (closed course, professional driver) Good luck and keep us informed on the results.

Everything is new and nothing is obvios.everything looks correct and we tryed toe in, toe out. We have been told that is a problem with club car going faster and needs a A-Arm setup

[sunauto]

Originally Posted by 4vertical

btw all club cars have bump steer. only way to get rid of that is to go to a long travel suspension. that is the problem with the ssteering design.

Thanks

[4vertical]

i have a all sports supersport lift on my cc with 24 inch tires. at about 30-33 it is still pretty stable. do you have pictures of yoru set up?

[sunauto]

Originally Posted by 4vertical

i have a all sports supersport lift on my cc with 24 inch tires. at about 30-33 it is still pretty stable. do you have pictures of yoru set up?

We are going to take the Jakes spindle lift off and we ordered the Allsports and hope it will cure the problem THANKS