1951 F1 Front Leaf Spring Question
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1951 F1 Front Leaf Spring Question
Took my front end out from under the truck today and removed the 4 U Bolts that hold the leaf springs to the straight axle so I could install my new posie super slide lowering springs. When the leaf springs fell off the axle I noticed 2 little wedges that were under the spring on top of the axle. I didnt get a chance to see but do the thick part of the wedges go towards the front or back of the leaf springs?
I have never seen these on the front before, I know in the rears the wedge normally goes to the front to give you some pinion angle but not sure about the wedges on the front.
Thanks in advance!!!
I have never seen these on the front before, I know in the rears the wedge normally goes to the front to give you some pinion angle but not sure about the wedges on the front.
Thanks in advance!!!
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If you don't have enough caster angle, the truck will want to wander around when going down the road. Mine would start to wander about 45-50 MPH with the stock shims. I put in 4 degree and now it starts to wander about 75 MPH.
Several people have told me that I should have put in 5 degree. It will make it a little harder to turn, but it will want to go straight.
I don't remember where I bought mine, but I think it was Mid Fifty. I would think classic haulers would have them.
Several people have told me that I should have put in 5 degree. It will make it a little harder to turn, but it will want to go straight.
I don't remember where I bought mine, but I think it was Mid Fifty. I would think classic haulers would have them.
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I would suggest a trip to an alignment shop for all the vehicles we work on, stock auapension or otherwise, before we get to serious about doing more that a few "Test" drives (Even Trailer Queens). There are all sorts of things that need to be checked
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Tow-in
Tow-out
Camber
Castor
Akerman angle
Whips
Chips
N
Dips
Be safe out there
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Got a part number? I'm thinking about ordering a set for my 52. Don't remember if it has the stock shims or any at all.
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This was from classic haulers.
2 x ($9.90) Spring Alignment Shim 4 Degree $19.80
1 x ($0.00) 4852 Catalog $0.00
Payment By: PAYPAL
Subtotal: $19.80
Tax: $0.00
Shipping and Handling: $13.00
Core Charges: $0.00
Credits/Discounts: $0.00
Total Amount: $32.80
I also called a local place and they can measure all of the angles for me for $50.
Steve
2 x ($9.90) Spring Alignment Shim 4 Degree $19.80
1 x ($0.00) 4852 Catalog $0.00
Payment By: PAYPAL
Subtotal: $19.80
Tax: $0.00
Shipping and Handling: $13.00
Core Charges: $0.00
Credits/Discounts: $0.00
Total Amount: $32.80
I also called a local place and they can measure all of the angles for me for $50.
Steve
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