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Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by 45es, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. Jul 27, 2010
    45es

    45es Active Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    When I rebuilt my 1945 GPW this past winter, I installed a Dana 30 front end and saginaw power steering. I fabricated shims and set the caster to 3* positive and toe-in to 1/16". The Jeep drives straight down the road with no wobble. When I am turning though, it does not return to staight on it's own.

    To correct this problem I believe I need to add an additional 1 - 2 degrees of caster. Is that correct?

    Thanks,

    Ed
     
    45es, Jul 27, 2010
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    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    Think you are on the right path. About 5 degress is what I usually shoot for on the caster. I recall Willy Worthy had a piece on this in FourWheeler a couple years back that was pretty good-may be able to search their web site for it.
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2010
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    If you have power you can go to 7 without any issues - I target 5 to 7 on my setups.
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Me too. Works well in that range.
     
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    45es

    45es Active Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Thanks guys. I will be re-adjusting the caster shortly.

    Ed
     
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