Super A steering knuckles tipped. Which way?

David Lampman · Jul 15, 2013

I was changing out my front tires on my "48 Super A when I noticed the axle extension knuckles were both tipped. The right one is tipped back (toward the rear) and the left one is tipped forward (toward the front). Years ago it was run with the clamps loose so the pinholes are a little elongated. The bushings are good. So my question is, should the axle extension knuckles be tipped forward or backward or should they be strait up and down (perpendicular to the ground)?
TIA
Dave

Janicholson · Jul 15, 2013

Tipped back 1 to 2 degrees is good. Straight is OK tipped forward is not good. They need to have caster. Like a bicycle, the top back the bottom forward. This causes the steering to tend to go straight and wobble less. Jim

David Lampman · Jul 16, 2013

Thanks. That's what I needed to know.

gene bender · Jul 18, 2013

When new and the holes werent worn the spindles were straight

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