Re: Caster Shims and Drop Spindles

I have dropped spindles on my car for 6 years at the same time put in a new

> front end, same 100mile plus torsion bars. My car 2.0 914 engine I drive > a 80 mph all the time, 195 tires all around. Front and rear anti- sway bars > and KYB Gas adjust shocks. Never a problem and very stable. I had it > aligned 6 years ago. I was reading and wondering about the shims also and > now I know for sure they are not worth it. I believe the shocks are the big > improvement, yet tougher ride. Hay, did you guys check your steering > damper?? Also tighten up on your steering box, remember you should have > only 1/2" play. > > Let's think about the whole thing, what did you do when you used the > drop spindle, you lower the entire car. Nothing else changed. Why do you > need shims??? I can see if you pulled it down or have another problem. > > See below same car with dropped spindles and no KYB > and then with KYB 6 years later.. >
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> > Joe Cali - Next Generation

Joe: All I can tell you is that the Hunter computerized Alignment Rack clearly showed that after installing the shims the caster angle changed from about 2 degrees negative (which it should NOT be) to about + 1.5 degrees! The handling absolutely improved!

Pete Snyder

77 Beetle

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Pete if it fixed the problem great. I do know there are many manufacturers of dropped spindles and some are better then others. For instance mine put my wheels out 1/4" on each side. Which was a rubbing problem till I went for wider fenders. But CB Performance makes them stock width. So maybe yours were out and needed the extra work. Like I said my car has years of high speed driving and it handles great. The main thing is you got it running right which makes is not only more fun to drive but also safer. Regards Joe

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