Posted by Vaughn [99.14.83.98] on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:06:11 :
In Reply to: Command Car Steering Wander posted by mannyc [96.224.210.179] on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 21:41:45 :
Camber/caster are automatically built into these truck to provide proper vertical alignment of the tires and directional stability based on the amount of load the truck will carry. You start changing things, you'll get it out of correct adjustment for the vehicle - no adjustment is needed.
Steering wonder is caused by steering components that are too tight or to loose. The system needs a slight amount of looseness for the tire to naturally align themselves and provide easy steering. A system that is too tight or loose will require that you constantly correct steering wonder. Road condition also influences vehicle wonder. Things to check:
- Good steering knuckle components and proper adjustment of steering knuckle bearings.
- Good drag link components and proper adjustment of components.
- Good steering box components and proper adjustment of components.
- Good tie rod components.
- Proper steering alignment - 1/16 min. - 1/8 max. toe-in.
- Good wheel bearing components and proper adjustment of components.
- Equal tire pressure in both tires.
Don't apply camber/caster that is designed for a different vehicle to these trucks, not a correct or good mixture.