Light, you’ll still need the caster shims.
Caster angle question
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Light, you’ll still need the caster shims.
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Thanks again,
Do I need to add shims to the back springs as well, to help correct the pinion angle?
Do I need to add shims to the back springs as well, to help correct the pinion angle?
I didn't with mine.
Want to hear more about this electric steering assist please abqcruiser.
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I'll try and post something in the next couple of weeks. I'll be out of town next week. If you are interested, search on the 40, 55 tech thread. There are a few who have set up their 40's with that system. In fact Racer 65 sells a kit for the 40. At the time, I thought I was the only one trying it on a land cruiser, turns out I wasn't. I may, however, be the first to try it on a pig.
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Mine was no where near that. I spent less than $500.00 for parts. I did spend countless hours trying to figure out how to do it though.
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Read this:
$100 Power Steering? Yes you can. Use Column Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) ! - Ford Muscle Forums : Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum
I bought the controller from here:
epas controler in eBay Motors | eBay
I really need to start a thread. The kits that are out there are only for a 40 series.
$100 Power Steering? Yes you can. Use Column Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) ! - Ford Muscle Forums : Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum
I bought the controller from here:
epas controler in eBay Motors | eBay
I really need to start a thread. The kits that are out there are only for a 40 series.
When you start the thread I am in on this learning. I am very interested not $2000 interested but couple hundred bucks would be awesome upgrade.
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After time and money well spent, I think/hope, I have my caster issues resolved. I ended up buying the OME lift kit out of Cruiser Outfitters. The overall ride quality is greatly improved. Initially, I put in 2 degree casters and took it down the road to the alignment shop. Their measurements showed a 1 degree caster angle. I still didn't like the feel of the steering, but before going further, I checked the pinion angle. Another 2 degrees down would put the pinion angle in line with transfer's output flange. So now I have 4 degree shims, somewhere around a 3 degree caster, and a perfect pinion angle. The steering response is right where I feel it should be. I still have the electric power assist dialed all the way down. Here's a few pics:
Nice looking rig. You won't regret the spring kit. I too have the Cruiser Outfitters spring kit, and its the best upgrade I have made. It's been on my rig for several years now and many road/trail miles. The ride quality is still there, firm but not harsh.
I hope one day my 55 looks as good as yours!
I hope one day my 55 looks as good as yours!