Front suspension alignment??
12-20-2014, 10:11 PM
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Front suspension alignment??
I am rebuilding the front suspension and replacing the single caster shims with two shims. What alignment specs should I try for?
Thanks, Steve
Thanks, Steve
12-20-2014, 11:10 PM
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With radial or bia ply tires?
If with bias ply, stay with the ST-12 specs.
If radials:
Since you are adding the shims, I like mine with as much caster as I can get. In my case it is 2-1/2 to 3 degs.
I set it at zero camber (plus or minus 1/4 degree).
Toe in is set to 1/8" total.
It handles great.
Note that as caster is increased, it will take a little more effort to crank the steering when stopped (which you should not be doing anyway).
Plasticman
If with bias ply, stay with the ST-12 specs.
If radials:
Since you are adding the shims, I like mine with as much caster as I can get. In my case it is 2-1/2 to 3 degs.
I set it at zero camber (plus or minus 1/4 degree).
Toe in is set to 1/8" total.
It handles great.
Note that as caster is increased, it will take a little more effort to crank the steering when stopped (which you should not be doing anyway).
Plasticman
Last edited by Plasticman; 12-20-2014 at 11:17 PM.
12-21-2014, 08:47 AM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
With radial or bia ply tires?
If with bias ply, stay with the ST-12 specs.
If radials:
Since you are adding the shims, I like mine with as much caster as I can get. In my case it is 2-1/2 to 3 degs.
I set it at zero camber (plus or minus 1/4 degree).
Toe in is set to 1/8" total.
It handles great.
Note that as caster is increased, it will take a little more effort to crank the steering when stopped (which you should not be doing anyway).
Plasticman
If with bias ply, stay with the ST-12 specs.
If radials:
Since you are adding the shims, I like mine with as much caster as I can get. In my case it is 2-1/2 to 3 degs.
I set it at zero camber (plus or minus 1/4 degree).
Toe in is set to 1/8" total.
It handles great.
Note that as caster is increased, it will take a little more effort to crank the steering when stopped (which you should not be doing anyway).
Plasticman