How It Works: Independent Front Suspension
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This is a typical Mustang II-type IFS arrangement as viewed from the top. Improper rack-and-pinion installation height (other than the manufacturer's recommended setup) will result in having to change the length of the tie rods to reach the spindle. With typical MII spindles, adjusting the tie rods 0.200 inches out will steer the tire almost a full inch with 25-inch-tall tires as the suspension goes through its travel. This means that the toe can go from 2 inches in to 2 inches out as you drive down the road, which is called bumpsteer. This is why proper rack-and-pinion mounting height is critical. View Related Article
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