Switching the Spring Perch

[ApopkaFL]

I have a question about the front spring perches. I thought i remember someone saying that if you flip them 180 it will help with the canister? I will post a photo and see if its in the correct position now, being its one the A3. Can someone please advise.

 

[ApopkaFL]

anyone???

 

[ODdave]

Looks plausable, I would give it a shot but too much CASTER (i think thats what you ment) will become harder to steer.

 

[nk14zp]

I'd turn it around.

 

[NickAir]

Is there any other adjustment that makes more sense? I am learning.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Turning it around will cartainly help the wheel return to center and keep it there. It will also do wonders for flat towing. The bad side it that it will make turning more difficult. Power assist steering would almost be a must to do this. If I had PS on my trucks, I'd be all over this. One more thought, If I recall, the pin on the housing is not centeret so by reversing the perch, you may have to make a small relief in the bottom of it.

 

[deathrowdave]

I changed mine to power assit steering rotating the shims made all the difference in the world . Truck does not have the druken monkey effect anymore. My truck had no pins to locate the axle attached to it. Nothing broken or missing not present !!!

 

[robert c neth]

did you try an alignment shop .i get caster shims for my 4x4s there ,dont know if they make them for bigger trucks but they come in different degrees depending on your needs.

 

[AceHigh]

Turning it around will cartainly help the wheel return to center and keep it there. It will also do wonders for flat towing. The bad side it that it will make turning more difficult. Power assist steering would almost be a must to do this. If I had PS on my trucks, I'd be all over this. One more thought, If I recall, the pin on the housing is not centeret so by reversing the perch, you may have to make a small relief in the bottom of it.

His truck has air assist.

 

[deathrowdave]

My truck has Hydro Assist . The axle perchs are angle cut 0 caster stock , flip and 4 degs. positive caster . Same as riding your bicycle as a kid with the wheel turned around backwards !!