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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
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wheel alignment when turning sharp
When turning close to full lock the outside front wheel is turning in more sharply than the inside tire and crabbing, which makes the truck shudder.
I was told this is normal (don't know if they meant normal for lowered trucks or OEM).. I have a 67 with front discs, dropped spindles & 3 inch lowered coils. It rides great except when trying to make full lock turns; which I can pretty much avoid (no drivethrus). Just want to know if this is true and I'm not getting BS'd |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Loveland Co.
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Re: wheel alignment when turning sharp
The inner wheel turning farther than the outer is called your "Ackerman angle", which is normal. I have noticed some trucks with short springs will do as your's does, almost rolling over itself like a locked in 4wd on dry pavement.
I just re-read your post and saw that you said the outer wheel is turning farther, that would be why your truck shudders, the inner wheel should turn in further. I believe it is a fairly normal drawback to being low, I don't think it's from the geometry of the drop spindles, I think it comes from the short springs. Hopefully I didn't confuse you, even though I almost confused myself!
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Re: wheel alignment when turning sharp
Mine does the same exact thing,,,,,,
"It is normal"
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Re: wheel alignment when turning sharp
It's not normal and you should have your alignment checked. Neither of my lowered trucks does this now. My '67 did it after I put a different front end on it, however the alignment shop fixed the camber and toe and cured it.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesboro, AR
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Joppa, Maryland
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Re: wheel alignment when turning sharp
Also, double check your center drag link to make sure it is installed correctly. Mine was doing the same thing, (although not lowered), until corrected the drag link. I did not know this was the problem until an old school alignment guy showed me it was installed backwards. Easy to do, as it can be installed either way.
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