Borgeson 999032
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I pulled the trigger and ordered the unit from Mudflaps. Put the order in on a Monday and received it on Friday, Total cost $602. It took me about 8-hours, i like to check and double check so it took me a little longer than others. I have not got the caster changed to a positive 3or4 degree yet but it sure has made a difference already. To anyone out there that has made this swap what has the caster change done? or what will it do?
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I pulled the trigger and ordered the unit from Mudflaps. Put the order in on a Monday and received it on Friday, Total cost $602. It took me about 8-hours, i like to check and double check so it took me a little longer than others. I have not got the caster changed to a positive 3or4 degree yet but it sure has made a difference already. To anyone out there that has made this swap what has the caster change done? or what will it do?
I could only get 2.5 max on my car which still seems OK.
Been driving mine all summer and love it. Well worth the time and expense.
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The caster is what keeps the car going straight down the road without constant correction. Just like the casters on a shopping cart do. It also helps the wheel to straighten out after going around a corner. Don't be surprised if you can't get the 3-4 degs suggested, not all do.
I could only get 2.5 max on my car which still seems OK.
Been driving mine all summer and love it. Well worth the time and expense.
I could only get 2.5 max on my car which still seems OK.
Been driving mine all summer and love it. Well worth the time and expense.
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If by "tramlining" you mean following the deep groves in pavement caused by heavy truck traffic, increased castor might reduce it, but won't cure it. Tramlining is the result of wide tires following the pavement. My ZO6 does it. It's aligned to C6 specs. Narrow tires are the only real cure, and who wants those on a performance car?
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There's a flat on the input shaft of the steering box that also needs to be at 12:00 o'clock. You can move that mark by adjusting the tie rods.
Try a search, there's lots of info on this subject here on the forum. Or try google, that is sometimes easier and often brings you right back to the forum.
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I pulled the trigger and ordered the unit from Mudflaps. Put the order in on a Monday and received it on Friday, Total cost $602. It took me about 8-hours, i like to check and double check so it took me a little longer than others. I have not got the caster changed to a positive 3or4 degree yet but it sure has made a difference already. To anyone out there that has made this swap what has the caster change done? or what will it do?
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Essentially the Borgeson does exactly the same as your original steering box, but with power assist built in, a faster ratio, and the tight tolerances of a new box.
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It doesn't require more caster, but it ALLOWS as much caster as you want or your frame/suspension will let you set. Caster is good for straight line tracking and returning the wheels straight after a turn.
Essentially the Borgeson does exactly the same as your original steering box, but with power assist built in, a faster ratio, and the tight tolerances of a new box.
Pete
Essentially the Borgeson does exactly the same as your original steering box, but with power assist built in, a faster ratio, and the tight tolerances of a new box.
Pete