need help with solution to non-returning wheel.
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need help with solution to non-returning wheel.
I have a 71' crewcab 2wd that the steering doesn't return back.
It isn't pulling; it just doesn't return either when making a corner or driving 40 mph and turning it slightly. It just keeps going in the direction I turn it.
- I checked the toe-in and it is correct. (3/32)
- The passanger side camber is 1 degree and the drivers side is 2 degree.
(1/2 to 2 1/2) (1 preferred.)
- The passenger side caster is 1/2 degree and the drivers side is 3 degree.
(1/2 to 5 1/2) (3 preferred.)
I have put new kingpins in and they where not too tight after install.
If someone could enlighten me on the theory of caster as to what will more caster do and what will less caster do.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Robert P.
It isn't pulling; it just doesn't return either when making a corner or driving 40 mph and turning it slightly. It just keeps going in the direction I turn it.
- I checked the toe-in and it is correct. (3/32)
- The passanger side camber is 1 degree and the drivers side is 2 degree.
(1/2 to 2 1/2) (1 preferred.)
- The passenger side caster is 1/2 degree and the drivers side is 3 degree.
(1/2 to 5 1/2) (3 preferred.)
I have put new kingpins in and they where not too tight after install.
If someone could enlighten me on the theory of caster as to what will more caster do and what will less caster do.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Robert P.
Last edited by I_Thnk_Ford; May 15, 2006 at 09:44 PM.
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Found the problem. I had the definition of positive and negative caster backwards.
Positive caster is the top of the king pin towards the rear. I now have them towards the front. Which turns out OK, because I have done the I-beam flip and had to make brackets to lower the back of the radius arms. Now I hope to just shim them further down.
Bye.
Robert P.
Positive caster is the top of the king pin towards the rear. I now have them towards the front. Which turns out OK, because I have done the I-beam flip and had to make brackets to lower the back of the radius arms. Now I hope to just shim them further down.
Bye.
Robert P.
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I have the same issue with my '82 F250 2WD. Is this just an allignment issue?
As it turns out; I am going to swap the I-beams aaaaggggaaaaiiiinnnn rather than dropping the radius arms alot.
Hopefully have it all put back by this weekend and tighten her up to get her back on the road.
Robert P.
