How to fix Bump Steer in your 1964 through 1972 GM A-Body

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024

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  • @FastMonty
    @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

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  • @WaveCrusher
    @WaveCrusher 2 роки тому +1

    There he goes again. Solving problems I didn’t know I was going to have. Thanks again!

  • @GT-37
    @GT-37 Рік тому +3

    Stock caliper bolts are rough to remove. Especially since they are Allen heads. I had to cut through the hardened steel bolt to get it off. Just enough for a 3” cutoff wheel. Your videos are very helpful as I just purchased my first A body and starting my upgrades from stock.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому +2

      Yep! Those 50 year old stuck on bolts are no joke. Congrats on your first A Body! Thanks for the comment!

  • @KiddiR
    @KiddiR 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Monty... Regards from Iceland

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Welcome! Hope you get driving weather soon! Ha, ha...

  • @towniepats4409
    @towniepats4409 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You for another great video, I like the way you explain everything. You have the one of the coolest Pontiac’s I’ve ever seen.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Thanks Townie! Much appreciated!

  • @swwash
    @swwash 2 роки тому +2

    I have a 1968 Chevelle, and it had drum brakes on all 4 wheels. I do now have disks all the way around. I too now have the tubular A arms as I pulled the ball joint, while driving, out of the lower driver's side, and don't ever want that to happen again! Today going over a larger bump on Hwy101, the car took off to the right. Not a great feeling! I'm now going to order the new parts shown here. I have to ask if I'm going to have to take it back 8n for an alignment as I just had it done. I'm also going to check the tie rods as I haven't since I stuffed the wheel up into the fender. Thanks for the video!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing... congrats on upgrading to discs and tubular A Arms. Yeah, get that bump steer fixed, and you'll need a new alignment, to be safe. I agree lets not have any more ball joint failures... hope to see you around. (You're obviously in California) See ya!

  • @punishergto5182
    @punishergto5182 2 роки тому +3

    Usually bump steer fixes convert the outer tie rod to heim and you use a regular bolt and shims to correct.
    What I noticed was you have drop spindles. They make factory bump steer worse by moving the spindle location away from the steering arm. That gives the spindle more mechanical advantage over the steering arm.
    Another bump steer related issue our cars have is a positive camber gain. Which makes the top of the tire go out (instead of in) and lifts the inside of the tire off the ground. A sudden camber change over bumps will also cause the bump steer feeling. The best way to correct for that is a tall ball joint. There are some tall spindles available also. This will give negative camber gain, better cornering traction, and increase tire to fender clearance.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Good stuff, brother. Yeah, drop spindles, and after market A Arms will make the stock bump steer issue worse. Which is why these are an ideal fix. Agreed about taller spindles, which is on my to do list, but not an easy project. (I really don't want to take off my perfectly aligned fenders. :) Anyway, camber can always be adjusted, as detailed in my alignment videos. Thanks again!

    • @punishergto5182
      @punishergto5182 2 роки тому +1

      @@FastMonty you should be able to add tall ball joints to your current upper arms or change to a tall spindle like chassisworks or AFX. Without removing the fenders.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      @@punishergto5182 Ahhh, yeah, you're totally right. I was thinking about the taller shock mounts, too early for me... not enough coffee. Ha, ha.. Thanks!

    • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
      @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 2 роки тому

      I never experienced bump steer with my unmodified factory suspension setup, this is misleading. It makes me cry seeing these cars butchered.

    • @punishergto5182
      @punishergto5182 2 роки тому

      @@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 you can measure it for yourself. The suspension was designed intensionally to be poor to push customers to purchase higher end cars. These were the "cheap" cars of their day.
      No different than changing from bias ply to radial tires. Technology improved and the difference is unmistakable. If you like stock leave it stock.

  • @stevenb3027
    @stevenb3027 2 роки тому +1

    another great tutorial i actually have these arms on my car but have not used them yet since the car is still in a build stage ... keep the info flowing i have learned alot

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Awesome Steven! Sounds like a legit testimonial to me! Thanks for chiming in!

  • @inside_line_media
    @inside_line_media 2 роки тому +1

    Aweee Shucks… He Called Me An EXPERT!! 😊😊

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Well, it certainly ain't me. Ha, ha...

  • @sullie35
    @sullie35 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming for so many reasons it would take a while to list. Mainly PONTIAC Videos....

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Thanks Sullie! Will do!

  • @GlobalWestSuspension
    @GlobalWestSuspension 2 роки тому +1

    Looking good Monty!!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Can't wait to align and test drive it!

    • @GlobalWestSuspension
      @GlobalWestSuspension 2 роки тому +1

      @@FastMonty excited for the next video!!

  • @Oldsmob455
    @Oldsmob455 Місяць тому +1

    How is bump steer measured? You just changed an arm in this video. Good alignment series by the way.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Місяць тому

      Thanks! And, great question... I'm sure there's some sort of math involved with control arm angles, etc... I just don't know the answer. The new arm has a different angle built in... next experiment for me is to get TALL spindles. Can't wait! Thanks for the comment.

  • @mattyoung589
    @mattyoung589 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks just ordered, have my 67 tore apart upgrading to umi upper and lower control arms willwood brakes and proforged steering components so I figured might as well fo this to

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Such an easy fix, especially before everything's put together. Thanks for the comment! I'll let GW know it was all my fault that you placed an order. ha, ha... Thanks for the comment!

  • @63grandsport11
    @63grandsport11 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks FM.

  • @Matthew-21_22
    @Matthew-21_22 2 роки тому +1

    Happy New Year Mike! Glad your back making videos. Excellent video. Thought I knew a lot, even about GTO's but learned something! Never heard of bump steer. Watched your video and the maker of piece videos. It really eliminated the travel and a pretty simple genius solution. Didn't know that much about the rear suspension but its all fascinating. Keep up your truly informative work, Tom

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Happy New Year, Tom! Yeah, I felt the same way when I came across it, at Global West's site. Totally explains some of my steering issues... now the alignment fun begins! Ha, ha... thanks again for the comment!

  • @mikeburnett7028
    @mikeburnett7028 2 роки тому +4

    Use extreme caution when using standard sockets instead of impact sockets when using an impact gun, as they could shatter due to torque. Also use safety glasses ESPECIALLY if not using impact sockets.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mike! You know me... living life on the edge. :) So, how was the topic?

    • @mikeburnett7028
      @mikeburnett7028 2 роки тому +2

      Topic was fine. I drive a 71 big block nova so won't work for me. But always enjoy your videos because they are a little different than the others out there

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      @@mikeburnett7028 Ha! Thanks Mike... enjoy that Nova!

    • @dakotasclassiccars7246
      @dakotasclassiccars7246 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikeburnett7028 I have a 68 Nova and I was actually wondering if global weather made these for the nova. Getting ready to put my subframe all back together in the spring using the global west solid body mounts. Novas are my favorite.

  • @rohrt1
    @rohrt1 2 роки тому +1

    The video on the GW site is pretty good at showing how these steering arms correct bump steer. They show moving the whole front up and down with before and after measurements. Would it matter if only one side goes up while the other side goes down as happens during hard cornering? Its amazing such a small change makes such a big difference.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Yeah Ryan, that GW video is eye opening, for sure. Which is why I bought em. The bump steer is an independent issue, from side to side. So, there's no telling what our wheels are doing from left to right, my guess is one is toeing in, and the other would be toeing out. I think I'd much prefer we keep that change to a minimum, ha, ha... thanks for the comment!

  • @PaulsProTips
    @PaulsProTips 2 роки тому +1

    I noticed the GW arms are just a bit shorter too. Thanks for bolting them together and showing us.
    If you haven't done the other side yet, can you compare the two, so we can see what geometry change looks like before and after?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Good question, Paul... nope, too late. When I had them on the car, it's really hard to see the difference from side to side. But, you're right, the new arms are slightly shorter, and twisted, as I showed. I drove it around the block, and didn't notice any difference, but I still have to complete my alignment. So, hopefully you'll see if the alignment changed, next week. Thanks!

  • @brianmartin1133
    @brianmartin1133 2 роки тому +1

    I will have to do this in the future luckily mine GTO has all new suspension

  • @NapaHarp
    @NapaHarp 2 роки тому +3

    I would like to see an actual unbiased review of the arms with a test drive and "Did it fix" the bump steer issue on your car?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Thanks Tom, I agree... I still need to check the alignment, then I'll drive it harder. But, it's a well known fact that GM A-Body's have a bump steer issue, so I'm confident Global West fixed it. We shall see... Thanks for the comment!

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner7603 Рік тому +1

    5:45 Your missing the lock clip on your brake hose.😊

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Yup. Cuz my new clips didn't fit. Still need to modify that bracket.

  • @johnkennedy8452
    @johnkennedy8452 2 роки тому +1

    Deep Creep penetrating oil made by Seafoam works great for me on old rusty bolts and nuts

  • @RayCatalinaX
    @RayCatalinaX 2 роки тому +1

    If nuts or bolts are rusted on, sometimes applying a little heat will cause the rust to release the threads.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Good tip Ray, thanks for the comment!

  • @kellynestegard5208
    @kellynestegard5208 Рік тому +1

    Most Ponchos were built with negative caster, so in a sense, you are fixing a problem of your own creation.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Agreed, but this video is about bump steer, not Caster. Thanks.

  • @Scottf5937
    @Scottf5937 2 роки тому +1

    Great video on an interesting product. I think we would all like to know if you noticed any difference in daily driving?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Thanks Scott... Yeah, as soon as I get my alignment finished, it's game on! Stay tuned!

  • @cbrSpeedster1
    @cbrSpeedster1 Рік тому +2

    Will you need to realign it again or no? Good videos..

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Thanks... You don't "Have to" But, you should. :)

  • @mrwatthe
    @mrwatthe 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! So this will work on a factory setup?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Yep! All A Body's have that defect.

  • @rybuddy
    @rybuddy 2 роки тому +2

    Did you have a clip missing on your brake line bracket where the hardline meets the flex line?

  • @69Applekrate
    @69Applekrate 2 роки тому

    Also interchanges with 69-72 "G" body ( GP & Monte )

  • @davidrosenthal735
    @davidrosenthal735 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Mike, great video, THANKS !!! My question is, what was your GTO doing as you drove it that made you replace the control arms. I have a 64 Malibu SS with tubular upper and lowers, disc brakes and a Unisteer rack and pinion system. After all this was installed I had the front end aligned. As I drove home my car was not pulling either way at all but it was drifting and I was constantly correcting and don’t even think of stomping on the gas. After watching your video and Global West’s as well I think bump steer is my issue.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Good question... I think I mentioned it in the video, I hit a dip in the road, and the car darted to the left. If your car misbehaves when the suspension moves, you have a bump steer issue. It's also a relatively easy upgrade, as a "just in case" solution too... hope that helps!

    • @davidrosenthal735
      @davidrosenthal735 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Mike, after speaking to you last about my bump steer issue I determined it could be a negative camber issue I have and with the upper control arm cross shafts against the frame’s bracket there’s no adjustment in the positive direction. The upper and lower control arms are made by different manufacturers so I decided rather than using an offset shaft to replace the lower arms since I installed the uppers and have no idea of the manufacturer of the lowers, hopefully this will bring the bottom of the wheel inward. Another reason for this comment is I’ve watched several videos from others and so far have not seen a thorough explanation for this project. I see your GTO has tubular a-arms but no video of when you installed them. I’m very spoiled with the videos you produce as they are clear and complete. Thanks for what you do.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      @@davidrosenthal735 I assume you measured your camber? Assuming you're past .5 degrees, I would agree your lowers might not match your uppers. Mine are both from Global West... a video does not exist because I didn't know about UA-cam until I was done with the project. :) Welp, I'm never "done" lol... Let us know how you end up fixing it! Thanks for your comment!

  • @roncrow7976
    @roncrow7976 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Kind of off topic but I was wondering what size your wheels and tires are, and what backspacing are you using? Also wondering if any mods were done for clearance in the rear? I have a 68 that I'm getting ready to order the suspension and wheels and tires for. Love your car!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ron! My wheels are 20x10 with 295/30-20's and 19x8.5 with 255/35-19's... I honestly don't know the back spacing, because I custom ordered them. I used a measurement tool called a Percy's Wheel Rite offset measurement tool. It's around $80, I highly recommend it. Oh, and no mods to the rear, yet. :) (Yeah, I want 325's back there some day) Thanks again!

    • @masoncampos7043
      @masoncampos7043 Рік тому

      What did you decide to go with? I have a 68 too. I really like the Rally II's but also want a 10" wide in the rear. Mine have a 5.5 backspacing that sicks out a bit too much

  • @josephgeorgeejr7039
    @josephgeorgeejr7039 2 роки тому +1

    I could swear in beginning u said 101 was the driver's side?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Did I? I probably said the correct thing. Ha, ha...

  • @richmargadonna2155
    @richmargadonna2155 Рік тому +1

    Hey my friend. It looks like you don't have your front brake rigid tube secured into the frame bracket. That's not like you at all.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Ha! Yeah, good catch... on my list. lol

  • @flyinhighaerial3193
    @flyinhighaerial3193 11 місяців тому +1

    any videoswheel hop for my 69 chevelle which has new everything in rear including boxed trailing arms. help

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  11 місяців тому +1

      I'm changing my rear set up pretty soon... I'll research more about wheel hop and try to cover it then. Stay Tuned!

    • @flyinhighaerial3193
      @flyinhighaerial3193 11 місяців тому +1

      I am going to try adjustable upper rear trailing arms before perhaps southside machine bars.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  11 місяців тому +1

      @@flyinhighaerial3193 yup, I think pinion angle is a factor. Upper adjustable will help. Which I have. Keep us posted!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  11 місяців тому

      Maybe also get new bushings... I read if they're too soft it allows the rear end to pivot too much. Good luck! @@flyinhighaerial3193

  • @aiselrodriguez5107
    @aiselrodriguez5107 Рік тому +1

    Hi Sr. sorry by my English ,finally I fo y found someone talking about my problem, I have a question. I bought the drop cups with spacers, I drop like 2" my tahoe 2016 but a that Point the Outer Tie Rod is not horizontal like the chevy comes as factory o maybe a little down inclination, now after I drop it, has some up inclination , so when you get a bump in the road in only one side, the outer tie rod pull too much towards in the wheel in and it becomes inestable the car, I feel the car shake in the front a some inestability and my wheel steering shake too, so if you drop more the car is going to be worse, could you recommend me any solution, I thing that with the spindles is the same thing, what do you thing, thank you, good video.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Good question... and yes, you''re experiencing Bump Steer. I would suggest searching for a bump steer fix, or tie-rod alignment kit, for lowered late model GM trucks. I'm sure it exists, I'm just not an expert on newer vehicles. Good luck, and thanks for the comment!

  • @joeveasy1022
    @joeveasy1022 2 роки тому +1

    Does your 69 gto have Global Suspension rear coilover kit with the stabilizer bar ?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      Kinda... :) Global West has TWO different rear coilover setups. One has angled coilovers, similar to stock, and a simple bolt in procedure. The other has vertical coilovers mounted where the stock springs used to sit. I have the vertical set up, but I do NOT have the sway bar installed. Why do you ask?

    • @joeveasy1022
      @joeveasy1022 2 роки тому +1

      @@FastMonty I have a 69 gto and want to upgrade for street driving, better handing.

    • @joeveasy1022
      @joeveasy1022 2 роки тому +1

      I was looking at the coilovers where the stock spring is replaced and the coil over is mounted at the shock locations. Global West states that the stabilizer bar in their kit distributes the force/stress from the shock mounting area. Im not sure how much of a benefit it would be. I guess the overall question is if your happy with GW.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      @@joeveasy1022 I love their set ups... the rear stabilizer is different than the strut support. I have this on my to-do list for a new rear end, suspension upgrade, where I'm keeping the vertical coilovers, but might be adding some other tricks. Try and get someone from Global West on the phone to go over the details of each rear kit. The vertical coilover kit I have requires a lot of welding. The other kit is bolt in.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому +1

      @@joeveasy1022 Do it! You'll love it.

  • @rdbierma
    @rdbierma 2 роки тому

    Did I miss the part about doing the alignment at home?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  2 роки тому

      Good question Ross... it's the video after this one. Sometimes it doesn't show the next video in the playlist... but, here it is. ua-cam.com/video/oAxqgnd26nI/v-deo.html Thanks!

  • @russbonneau9152
    @russbonneau9152 Рік тому +1

    how does it feel to drive it now in the city or highway?

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Been Great! Haven't seen you in a while... hope all is well. See ya!

    • @russbonneau9152
      @russbonneau9152 Рік тому +1

      @@FastMonty I've been enjoying my car since i rebuilt the engine thanks to your help. nice and dry with the 1-piece bop seal!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      @@russbonneau9152 Ha! That's great to hear! thanks for the comment!

  • @joshbrekke6374
    @joshbrekke6374 4 місяці тому +1

    Do yourself a favor and brake clean off the anti-seize compound on each of your lug studs. I’ve seen many customers loose a wheel. It’s not worth the risk, trust me on this. I lil squirt of motor oil works a lot better on each one.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  4 місяці тому +1

      I'll have to research where I learned to put anti-seize on those studs. Thanks for pointing that out, and leaving a comment. See ya!

    • @joshbrekke6374
      @joshbrekke6374 4 місяці тому +1

      @@FastMonty I’m writing to you with some experience about this. If I didn’t give two shits i would not write. Back in the mid 1990,s I lost a wheel. Scared the hell out of me. They were torqued to spec, antisieze was the cause. Many customers in the past at Firestone & the Various GM Dealerships I have worked also, same thing. Especially HD trucks some friends of mine in the HD truck market have discovered. I am a GM & ASE certified technician with over 20yrs of experience. I’m also a Pontiac Enthusiast. Over the last 7yrs I have been in the CNC Department at QA1. My 1964 Tempest is a R&D vehicle. It’s built for go, not show. For now. Antisieze is not safe to use on lug nuts, they wiggle loose. Usually on the freeway.

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  4 місяці тому

      @@joshbrekke6374 Thanks Josh! I appreciate the time you took to warn us of the pitfalls... Thanks!

  • @masoncampos7043
    @masoncampos7043 Рік тому +1

    Sooo, a torch, big crescent wrench, and BFH= save $150 🤷

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому +1

      Ha! A decent BFH would cost about $150... so, which is cheaper? ha, ha....

    • @masoncampos7043
      @masoncampos7043 Рік тому +3

      @Fast Monty's Garage well since Fords break down so much every good mechanic should already have one in the box! Lol

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      @@masoncampos7043 Ha! Agreed!

  • @detroitchris8724
    @detroitchris8724 Рік тому +1

    Detroit Chris here,,, pre oil ur shit,,,,, best advice I can give

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      What are you referring to?

    • @detroitchris8724
      @detroitchris8724 Рік тому +1

      @Fast Monty's Garage anything ur gonna work on ,, pb blaster,,

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      @@detroitchris8724 Ahhhh yeah, agreed! Thanks!

  • @gregschultz2029
    @gregschultz2029 2 роки тому +1

    😎😊👍

  • @yafois988
    @yafois988 Рік тому +1

    Question, since you went large rortors in front, how has breaking ben in general?? Really like the idea.
    NOW Mister, I want you to give your wife a 45 minute shoulder and neck massage !!! For all your time away from helping her burn the soufflé you should have been in the house watching over as a husband!!

    • @FastMonty
      @FastMonty  Рік тому

      Braking is incredible! Time away? I'm in the garage... not hanging out at a bar, not spending hours away on a golf course... I'm in the garage, at home. My wife appreciates that, more than you know. Thanks!