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40cpe · 01-16-2018, 12:03 PM

I'm starting another thread so as not to butt in on the already active thread about steering issues. I have radial tires and integral power steering on my '55. The car has been checked at an alignment shop and has stock specifications now. The steering feels too "light" at road speeds and doesn't want to track straight ahead. Ball joints, tie-rod and ends are new, idler arm is new. Wheel bearing play has been checked. I've reduced the pump pressure all I can. I want to add some positive caster to see if it helps. Without going to an alignment shop at every trial setting, can I remove some alignment shims from the rear of the "a" arm and accomplish more caster? If so, about how much thickness would accomplish the desired 4 degree increase? If that helps I don't mind springing for another alignment to get things squared away.

01-16-2018, 12:03 PM	#1
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Increase positive castor I'm starting another thread so as not to butt in on the already active thread about steering issues. I have radial tires and integral power steering on my '55. The car has been checked at an alignment shop and has stock specifications now. The steering feels too "light" at road speeds and doesn't want to track straight ahead. Ball joints, tie-rod and ends are new, idler arm is new. Wheel bearing play has been checked. I've reduced the pump pressure all I can. I want to add some positive caster to see if it helps. Without going to an alignment shop at every trial setting, can I remove some alignment shims from the rear of the "a" arm and accomplish more caster? If so, about how much thickness would accomplish the desired 4 degree increase? If that helps I don't mind springing for another alignment to get things squared away.