[Tigers] orientation of wedges between crossmember and frame
Thomas Witt
atwittsend at verizon.net
Wed Apr 16 09:55:20 MDT 2008
Yes, the thicker part at the rear is correct. This induces a positive
caster. Some have even increased the Tigers caster by putting spacers on
top of the thicker part of the wedge.
This increase in caster helps with directional stability, but typically
increases the steering effort. There is also a practical limit to just how
much "wedge" one can put between the frame rail and the crossmember. While
effective, the wedge isn't a marvel of engineering. At least with this
setup an indexed, tapered washer would be appropriate on the crossmember
bolt.
Tom
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