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Old 04-20-2023, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Cammer-6 View Post
IIRC you want some angle that matches on each end one up one down same amount but less than 3 deg.
Ive heard it said that a straight line is best but I think thats in error.
Straight line is ideal - for a little while.

The problem becomes that the needles brinnel themselves into the bearing caps because the caps are not rotating, causing a disturbance over time.

As a result a "small" angle (ie, 1 to 3 degrees), equal and opposite in direction, is best in real life.

The reality is that it is not going to stay straight, anyways, because of suspension movement and rear axle windup.

K

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