Good information! Question, though: If the rack IS too tight, how do you
determine where and which guage shim to place to align the rack? I am thinking
some use with a feeler guage?
--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it?
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "David Riker" <davriker@nwi.net>
> The shims behind the steering rack are to keep the steering column aligned
> to the rack and turning smoothly. They don't necessarily go back in the
> same places they came out either. With the wheels lifted off the ground,
> does the steering wheel rotate freely from lock to lock? There should be no
> stiff spots or binding. Causes are the shims, bent steering column, or the
> king pin bolts too tight. Any binding will show up as steering that refuses
> to return to center. Toe in should be adjusted 1/8 less in the front. At
> any speed at all, the resistance of the tires actually pulls the front end
> to a true 0" Toe-in. If the toe starts out at 0, by the time the vehicle is
> under way there will actually be 1/8" toe-out. Toe-out will increase tire
> wear, and cause twitchy steering.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Leo" <60bugeye@cebridge.net>
> To: "Spridget List" <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:45 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
>
>
> > Front bearing issues are now solved thanks to Peter C. The problem with
> > the
> > excessive play in one wheel was a worn inner hub race. Changed hubs and
> > installed a new bearing. Now on to the next issue with the front
> > suspension. When I go over ANY irregularities in the road the car want
> > to
> > literally jump around and dart every which way. The car will not self
> > center on steering (i.e. most cars you can let go of the wheel and the
> > steering will try to go straight). All of the suspension bushes,
> > kingpins,
> > and tie rod ends are new. The rack was also rebuilt. Car now has 68
> > miles
> > on it. Is something on the suspension too tight and needs to be loosened?
> > Rack related? Alignment issues? Trying to get Iris sorted out for the Lake
> > of the Ozarks. Cant wait for the mountain roads <VBG>
From: "David Riker" <davriker@nwi.net>
To: "Leo" <60bugeye@cebridge.net>, "Spridget List"
<Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:52:38 +0000
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