1957 Olds front suspension help
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1957 Olds front suspension help
So I just finished installing the front suspension in my 57 and it appears that there is a significant amount of negative caster.
The manual calls for 0 to 3/4 degree of positive caster.
It seems to be more than can be adjusted out with shims.
It doesn't change with load.
I have replaced the ball joints and control shafts/ bushings. The control shafts are centered in the arms as recommended in the shop manual. The lower ball joints are on the correct sides. The upper ball joints are the same side to side as are the knuckles (as far as I can tell).
Any ideas?
Bill
The manual calls for 0 to 3/4 degree of positive caster.
It seems to be more than can be adjusted out with shims.
It doesn't change with load.
I have replaced the ball joints and control shafts/ bushings. The control shafts are centered in the arms as recommended in the shop manual. The lower ball joints are on the correct sides. The upper ball joints are the same side to side as are the knuckles (as far as I can tell).
Any ideas?
Bill
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