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Re: Caster pills
Posted by 'itpro' on 18 Jan 2009 @ 01:50

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itproJoined: August 2001
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It's nasty to decsribe but DAMNED easy to see for yourself.

Simply MARK the current position of you pill so you can get 'back' to that position if you want to. Then remove the locking system (bolt etc.). loosen the King Pin and then simply REVOLVE the pill. You will see EXACTLY what happens to the camber and caster as you'll be WATCHING it change!

If you still can't see it, remove the king pin and stub axle and replace the kingpin with a LONG rod (threaded rod, wooden down, bamboo cane.. whatever). The entire activity of your pill will be INSTANTLY visible to you!

The notable thing is that each position has an 'opposite'. Most simply, there will be two positions where the camber will remain the same (i.e., the 'middle postion) but the caster will be at EACH extreme of travel. There will also be two position (90 degrees opposed to the last two positions I mentioned) where the Caster remains the same but now the Camber will be at EACH extreme.

Trust me... it's easier to do and see than it is to explain or TRY to undertsand an explanation!

Ian

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Caster pills by 'RWR' (17 Jan 2009 @ 23:01)

Re: Caster pills by 'itpro' << You are here!

Re: Caster pills by 'RWR' (18 Jan 2009 @ 20:50)

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