Ok, I'll try to sum it up in the nicest way possible.
My version of bumpsteer, is when the steering wheel is taken from you either from a bump, dip, etc. The feeling I get out of the steering isn't what I would consider bumpsteer, nor is it a setup I would suggest anyone else try on their rig. It is definately NOT a good setup for off-roading. But it has made for a nice road rig.
Please don't degrade my already ugly fab job. It is made completely out of scrap metal, didn't cost me a dime, and quite frankly I didn't expect it to work in the first place. I'm just tickled to damn death that it's made it this far. Now that I have the miles on it to calm my mind that YES, it will in fact work and do what I want it to do, and that the motor isn't going to rip my unibody truck in half... THEN it's "make it pretty" time. First on that list is new motor mounts, then crossbar, etc.
All in all, purpose of this project is because <i> I </i> wanted a diesel pickup.
I get a kick out of it because it's a jeep, AND because it's mercedes. Both of which I have a pretty decent admiration of.
Just for the record.....
***DISCLAIMER***
Please do not try any of this on YOUR rig. I do not suggest, imply, warranty, guarantee, etc., that anything that I did on my toy pickup will last long enough on your rig to even allow you to exit the driveway safely. Everything you have seen here has been just for shits and giggles, and in no way implies conformity with any laws, whether practical or natural, nor does anything I do represent any form of logic, so please don't try this at home.
All the hippies happy now?
Ok, So far, the little truck has got me tickled to death. I couldn't be happier with how it came out. The simple fact that it actually drives down the street without fear of falling to pieces is a good thing. One day, maybe, either after the lotto pays off or something similar, I will try my hand at painting and body work. But for now, ugly seems to keep me happy. I've seen some mighty fine looking rides broke down on the side of the road, with overdressed yuppies giving me dirty looks as my loud, stinky, ugly diesel truck putters past them. I just smile and wave. I'm a nice guy like that. Except when they truly look stranded, hurt, over the age of 50, or somethings on fire, then I usually stop.
These things are supposed to be fun. If anyone would like to try their hand at helping me fab up a better steering setup, by all means email me and I'll tell you where my shop is in Gulfport. We can have full run of everything there and even have a few beers in the process. That's how this abortion of a truck was born, anyways!!
later, I'm going fishing