Otto, You are correct! I build my race cars with zero ackerman. I want
both front tires pointed in the direction I'm trying to go with a race
car. Doug Odom in big ditch
> Hi Doug
>
> For Ackerman to be correct, the angle of the steering arm in relation
> to the centerline of the wheel/tire needs to be proper. If you draw a
> straight line from the king pin/center spindle through the steering
> arm heim/tie rod end pivot it should intersect at the center of the
> rear axle.
>
> If it doesn't intersect in the middle, change the steering arm angle
> to the wheel centerline until it does.
>
> Changing the length of the steering arm only changes the turn radius
> and steering ratio and has no effect on Ackerman.
>
> Otto
>
>
>
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