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  1. 05-10-2006 02:53 PM #1
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    Caster and toe

     



    Anyone know what these should be set at?
    I was told 4 degrees and then others have said 7 degrees. As far as toe 1/16 -1/8
    Any help?
    Thanks
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  3. 05-10-2006 03:08 PM #2
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    Is it for that 1926 Essex? Sorry...couldnt resist!!
    Gotta know the car though. Also, radials or bias tires.
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    1/16 to 1/8 inches toe in is good for any street or strip application although I kinda lean towards 1/16, caster would depend on your vehicle, independent suspension may get away with just 4 degrees positive caster while a straight axle may need up to 7 degrees....
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  5. 05-10-2006 03:35 PM #4
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    Strut front on the "Z" is 10 degrees pos. caster. 0 camber. 1/16" toe-in. Built to go str8 for short periods of time.
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  6. 05-10-2006 04:09 PM #5
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    Sorry I guess I should have said what it was.
    here is a picture and it is a straight axel
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    Nice looking project Ice. Got more pics.? That's not NASCAR on the t.v. is it??
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    Beats me....damn you have good eyes.
    here is a link to the build pics. Finishing the interior now and want to get the front end set for the Ocean City show a week from today
    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0street%20rod/
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  9. 05-10-2006 04:58 PM #8
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    Pete and Jakes told me 1/16 toe and 5-7 caster.
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  10. 05-10-2006 05:02 PM #9
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    Thanks.... never thought about calling them. Crazy busy trying to get everything done.
    Thanks again
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    Pete and Jakes told me 1/16 toe and 5-7 caster.
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    Right on. (Haven't heard that since the '70's, right on, that is)


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    Here'a a good article:
    http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...35_0312_solid/
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    great article....thanks
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  14. 05-14-2006 02:24 PM #13
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    the1/16 of toe....is that in or out.
    Might be a stupid question but I thought I would ask
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    In. If you toe out, the car will wander . . .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle
    In. If you toe out, the car will wander . . .
    I walk with my toes out. Now I know why I get lost so frequently.
    "PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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