I recommend NOT using the factory settings for camber and caster (stock toe-in
is okay).
Camber: 1 degree negative
Caster: 2.5 degrees positive.
The other specs you list (min turning radius, angle of inclination of swivel
axle, etc) are determined by the geometry of the suspension components and are
not adjustable. Don't worry about them.
The camber and caster shim information might be correct for the stock alignment
specs but will be different for the specs I gave. Don't confuse the shop. Just
give them the camber and caster settings and let them figure out the shims.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of roadster68
> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:52 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Front Suspension
>
>
> Hello Fellow Listers, Finally getting 15 inch Panasports put on w/ new
> tires. Found the various settings for toe-in, camber, castor in
> my Datsun
> 1600/2000 manual. Are the following numbers correct and do they
> apply the
> same considering I am moving from 14" to 15" wheels? I will only
> be using
> the roadster for city and highway driving.
> Toe-in: 2 - 3 mm/ Camber: 1 degree & 25 minutes/ Caster: 1
> degree & 30
> minutes
> Angle of Inclimation of Swivel Axel: 6 degrees & 35 minutes (ball joint
> type)
> Tread:1.270 mm
> Turning Angle of Front Wheel:
> Inside: 36 degrees & 16 minutes/ Outside: 28 degrees & 20 minutes.
> Minimum Turning Radius: 4.90 meters (16 feet)
> Camber Shim: Standard 6 mm (adjusting shim 1 mm, 2 mm, 4 mm).
> Caster Shim: Front & Rear 1.2 mm.
> Any other neccessary info required for tire shop? Thanks in advance!
> Larry.
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