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Changing from torsion front end to a-arm front end
FEDNV:
Wow that look great Greg
THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER:
Did you end up with 20 degrees of caster as originally planned? That seems a little excessive to me and may be problematic for backing up and wheel shimmy. I know I've seen this much on older cars but I think ten degrees would be perfectly OK.
rooman:
--- Quote from: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on January 30, 2017, 01:45:18 PM ---Did you end up with 20 degrees of caster as originally planned? That seems a little excessive to me and may be problematic for backing up and wheel shimmy. I know I've seen this much on older cars but I think ten degrees would be perfectly OK.
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20 degrees is just about right for a front motor dragster. 10 is good for altereds and such.
Roo
hemidakota:
Thanks guys. Yes is at 20deg. Found bent rod ends, everything different sizes and just not anything good in the steering. I am very pleased with how it turned out. Will be mounting all new steering from the box forward soon.
ricardo1967:
--- Quote from: rooman on January 30, 2017, 02:26:35 PM ---
--- Quote from: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on January 30, 2017, 01:45:18 PM ---Did you end up with 20 degrees of caster as originally planned? That seems a little excessive to me and may be problematic for backing up and wheel shimmy. I know I've seen this much on older cars but I think ten degrees would be perfectly OK.
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20 degrees is just about right for a front motor dragster. 10 is good for altereds and such.
Roo
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I think old diggers were in the 30 degree ballpark (e.g.: that's what's in Mark Williams print). The wheels leaning on the sides when maneuvering the car in the pit looks cool, but if I were redoing my car, it'd stick with 20 deg.
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