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Jul 29, 2015 | 11:50 AM

#16

Harvard

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From: 51.6N 114.7W

Quote:

Originally Posted by erickz

" Put it on the alignment rack and everything is with in spec."
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Thoughts??

The spec for caster is +1.5 to +6.5 (or so). =6.0 vs +3.0 makes a big difference in handling but both are in spec????? What is your caster set at?

Jul 29, 2015 | 11:57 AM

#17

tabijan

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From: Eastern TN

I share your frustration. No one would have paid whatever your van cost new if the steering were vague. Something is out of whack. Maybe something that doesn't have a published spec is out of tolerance. Maybe the frame is bent. Maybe your elbows are worn

Sixto
93 E150 Chateau 5.8 191K miles

Jul 29, 2015 | 06:03 PM

#18

econolinemanor

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Even with all the best parts it's still a 50yr old design. If you drive on "High Crowned Roads" it will always pull to the right forcing the 11:00 correction and a stiff crosswind will throw it off even more...............Then I get in my 2010 Fusion with Electric Rack n Pinion and I'm all over the road....Ha