Re: [HSS] Iron Poor Tired Springs?

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Hudson29@aol.com wrote:

>

> In a message dated 4/19/02 2:20:44 PM, geoffclark@xtra.co.nz writes:

>

> << As the springs sag, then the caster

> usually increases, and this is the cause of the problem. By rebuilding

> the front springs, and restoring the caster angle, the problem has been

> cured. You can avercome it by the judicious use of wedges >>

>

> Are there any specs on this? How do we tell if the springs are sagging

> anyway? Perhaps we should compare fender clearance differences on our old

> buses with the appearance on photos of factory new cars? Check fender

> clearance - that sort of thing?

>

> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com

> Fullerton, California USA

>

Any reputable wheel alignment shop should be able to check the caster

for you, and it's just a case of wedging under the spring to get the

right amount. 1 to 2 deg positive is usual. On '29 Hudson the springs

should be almost flat, but earlier models had a bit of upward curve.

Geoff.