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Old 01-01-2024, 11:26 AM   #6
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Default Re: Setting Caster On 36 Fordor

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo View Post
When I did my '32 back in the 60's I welded "bungs" into the end of the split bones and installed tie-rod ends which made the caster adjustable to the fixed brackets on the frame.
Paul in CT

Flamingo ..... I understand welding bungs into the ends of the split wishbones. Guys have been doing that for decades. What I DO NOT understand is how extending or retracting the tie rod ends would be an effective way to adjust the caster of THE AXLE. Seems like all that would do is adjust the wheelbase dimension, as well as possibly tilting the spring pack in the front crossmember. Can you clear-up my geometric understanding, please?

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