Would a difference in tire size/width between the 175/185/195/205, 14 or 15
inch make any difference in what your camber and caster are set to?
Thanks
Daryl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
To: "roadster68" <roadster68@shaw.ca>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 10:14 PM
Subject: RE: Front Suspension
>I recommend NOT using the factory settings for camber and caster (stock
>toe-in is okay).
>
> Camber: 1 degree negative
> Caster: 2.5 degrees positive.
>
> The other specs you list (min turning radius, angle of inclination of
> swivel axle, etc) are determined by the geometry of the suspension
> components and are not adjustable. Don't worry about them.
>
> The camber and caster shim information might be correct for the stock
> alignment specs but will be different for the specs I gave. Don't confuse
> the shop. Just give them the camber and caster settings and let them
> figure out the shims.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> www.gordon-glasgow.org
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of roadster68
>> Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:52 PM
>> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Front Suspension
>>
>>
>> Hello Fellow Listers, Finally getting 15 inch Panasports put on w/ new
>> tires. Found the various settings for toe-in, camber, castor in
>> my Datsun
>> 1600/2000 manual. Are the following numbers correct and do they
>> apply the
>> same considering I am moving from 14" to 15" wheels? I will only
>> be using
>> the roadster for city and highway driving.
>> Toe-in: 2 - 3 mm/ Camber: 1 degree & 25 minutes/ Caster: 1
>> degree & 30
>> minutes
>> Angle of Inclimation of Swivel Axel: 6 degrees & 35 minutes (ball joint
>> type)
>> Tread:1.270 mm
>> Turning Angle of Front Wheel:
>> Inside: 36 degrees & 16 minutes/ Outside: 28 degrees & 20 minutes.
>> Minimum Turning Radius: 4.90 meters (16 feet)
>> Camber Shim: Standard 6 mm (adjusting shim 1 mm, 2 mm, 4 mm).
>> Caster Shim: Front & Rear 1.2 mm.
>> Any other neccessary info required for tire shop? Thanks in advance!
>> Larry.
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