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Straight axle headache

 
maoconnell51 maoconnell51
New User | Posts: 10 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 05/11/09
08:30 AM

I have a 57' chevy pickup short bed.  The front end is the original str. axle that I had dropped 6 inches. I have installed a power steering kit that takes a late model chevy pwr box on the outside of the frame. My problem lies in the steering geometry.  With the truck lowered I changed the caster to compensate at 6 degree pos.  the truck wanders at low speed but straightens out at higher speeds. other than the obvious toe in problem, can anyone recommend an approach to remedy this problem?

Mike  

 

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