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Hi guys I’m trying to pick your brains on how to easily fix the bump steer on a 1964 d200. I wanted to know if the were any aftermarket kits that can fix it if not what is the best route. There are so many conversations and suggestions but no definitive way or best practice to get it done. Please feel free to share advice and knowledge in the hope that I can fix this at home by myself. Thank you

When did your bump-steer begin? Did you lower your truck? If so, how much did you lower it?

The truck did not leave the factory with bump steer. Something has been changed or worn out to cause it. The fix is to undo the change or replace the worn parts. There is no aftermarket kit to fix it. You failed to mention if the suspension is stock or not.

As stated above..... a non-factory steering/suspension set up or worn parts
[i.e. steering box, drag link, tie rod ends, king pins] in a factory set up
can lead to these issues.

Please describe your current steering/suspension system.

John

Sorry guys forgot to mention I flipped the front leaf springs under the axle to lower the truck, which I now know causes the bump steer. I am now trying to figure out how I can correct that issue easily at home.

The drag link needs to be made level again. Heat and bend the steering arm . This may be hard to do because of the axle flip.
Until then keep on swepting, John

Flipping the springs the way you did creates a substantial amount of drop but it's also potentially dangerous. Have you checked your "scrub line"?

Heating and bending the steering arm as Johnah mentioned is most definitely needed. You can reduce the amount of bend by also using a shorter pitman arm. PM me if you're interested in a pitman arm for this.