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Re: Leaning Rear Wheel

To: "Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB)" <BODB@chevron.com>
Subject: Re: Leaning Rear Wheel
From: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:36:58 -0400
Bob, What do you mean by "it seemed to have some sway in it...kind of a
floating type feeling."??  When does this happen? I have noticed that the
"Center Feel" or the resistance in the Wheel when driving straight, seems
light (low efforts).  I have not yet been able to determine why this is so.
It could be an alignment issue. I could be the rack design.  I won't know
until I get mine back on the road next year.

As for the excessive Negative Camber on the left rear wheel, I would say
that this could have an effect but I suspect that it would cause a
"wandering" feel as opposed to a "light steering effort".

Let us know what you find out!!!

Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB) wrote:

> I'm currently shopping for a Spit and I test drove a '76 this weekend.
> Overall it seemed like a great car and could possible "be the one"
> except for two things which I think are related.
>
> When I test drove the car it seemed to have some sway in it...kind of a
> floating type feeling.  After the test drive I noticed that the tires
> were low on air and also that the left rear wheel was angled in at the
> top when viewed from behind (the right rear was perfectly straight up
> and down).  The owner told me that he had replaced the leaf springs
> himself.
>
> My questions for the list are:
>
> 1) Why would the wheel lean and is this a major expense to fix?
>
> 2) Would the leaning wheel and/or tire air pressure account for the
> swaying feeling while driving.
>
> Thanks,   Bob



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Patrick Barber
74 Spitfire 1500 (FM14774U)
 "Go Red Wings" ... 1998 Stanley Cup Champions!!!



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