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axle angle
« on: May 26, 2014, 08:35:29 AM »
what degree of angle do I wont on the front axle way a front steering arm . right now I am at 7 degrees is that right for front steer
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Re: axle angle
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 04:45:07 PM »
That's where i have mine set. Tipped back towards the cab at 7*'s
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Re: axle angle
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 08:55:18 PM »
Ditto ^^^ to Doug. But don't forget, the total also includes rake. For example, if you have 7* caster with a 3* forward rake, your effective caster is only 4*.
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Re: axle angle
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2014, 02:39:03 PM »
not being the sharpest tack in the box I am not sure what you mean exactly . do I make it more than 7 degrees to compensate ?

while a am asking on the rear end is turned down 3 to 4 degrees ?

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