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allan5oh
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Location: jackassville (winnipeg, mb)
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| Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject: Truck alignment specs? |
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I recently got an alignment done on my truck and the mechanic said the front axle was "within" spec. What are the "proper" specs or range of specs for the front axle? Does this vary a lot by manufacturer?
Camber is .4 and .0
Caster is 1.8 and 2.8
toe is .04 and .03 for a "total" of .06 (I guess due to rounding) |
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JAXLE67
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| Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Those specs are ok. I personally would like the toe to be straight ahead and a little higher on the caster. Gives a little better road feel but your ok |
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allan5oh
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| Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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According to meritor, toe should be 1/16 inch, and I think .06 is right at that.
I thought the same too about the caster, I guess the guy didn't want to put any shims in! |
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allan5oh
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:10 am Post subject: |
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| How much caster do you recommend? 3 degrees? 3.5? |
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JAXLE67
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| Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| what kinda truck is ? |
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allan5oh
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| Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:28 am Post subject: |
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| 99 volvo 770, meritor front axle. |
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