mrhemi
Well-Known Member
Apologies if the query has been answered previously, however a search did not come up with the exact question.
I have just replaced the rear springs and torsion bars on my '69 Charger R/T. Will be setting the ride height to stock specs and getting an alignment done. All suspension components are stock with only about 18000 miles on them. I realize the current thinking is to get as much caster into it as you can, especially if using radial tires. Now I just noticed that the FSM manual lists a different caster spec for manual steering (-1/2 deg.) as opposed to power steering at (+3/4 deg.). I do not know what it was aligned to previously.
Is there any reason not to adjust to maximum positive caster with the manual steering? I assume the original thinking was to make it easier to armstrong the steering wheel. The car will normally be on P255/60R-15 radials on 8" rims. Occasionally will be fitted with stock F70-15 redlines.
Thanks in advance.
I have just replaced the rear springs and torsion bars on my '69 Charger R/T. Will be setting the ride height to stock specs and getting an alignment done. All suspension components are stock with only about 18000 miles on them. I realize the current thinking is to get as much caster into it as you can, especially if using radial tires. Now I just noticed that the FSM manual lists a different caster spec for manual steering (-1/2 deg.) as opposed to power steering at (+3/4 deg.). I do not know what it was aligned to previously.
Is there any reason not to adjust to maximum positive caster with the manual steering? I assume the original thinking was to make it easier to armstrong the steering wheel. The car will normally be on P255/60R-15 radials on 8" rims. Occasionally will be fitted with stock F70-15 redlines.
Thanks in advance.