Caster adjustment
Created by: Green93
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Originally Posted by Willie_B
GTE in Chamblee. Did a full 4 wheel alignment several years back. Need to take it back in for the front after installing new cones. //www.granturismoeast.com/
That's something to take note of... After you have the suspension professionally set up to get the caster and camber and toe that you want, be sure to take a ride height measurement in a manner that is repeatable for you. I like to do the sill lip to the ground near the door's leading edge on the front and either on just before the trunion at the rear or on the little lip behind the rear wheel arch. Check it periodically or whenever there's a perceived issue. Use the adjustable hi-los to restore the ride height as cones sag and thereby restore the other suspension settings that you paid good money to get set up. As cones sag/settle, the front will be what goes through the most change: negative camber will increase, toe-in will increase, and caster will change as well with the change in camber (I can't remember offhand which direction caster changes as negative camber increases).
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Thanks for the inputs. I do have the adjustable tie rods. I had used Gran Turismo years ago and thought they were no longer in business so it's glad to hear they're still there and have an appointment on Thursday
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Green93. If you are on Facebook we have a good group there, Atlanta Classic Minis.
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Assuming you know that you need to replace the standard suspension bits with aftermarket (adjustable) items??
Cheers, Ian
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GTE in Chamblee. Did a full 4 wheel alignment several years back. Need to take it back in for the front after installing new cones. //www.granturismoeast.com/
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Can anyone recommend a place in Atlanta Georgia to have the caster set on my 73 Mini