Thread: '37 Oze build

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Originally Posted by daveS53

Using the rod ends to alter caster does not change that axis. All it does is move the upper ball joint forward or backward. As I noted, you must screw one rod end in and the other out, by the same amount or camber will be changed. The rod ends do both jobs. If you also want a camber change, then turn both rod ends in or out by the same amount.

I have to agree with Jerry and RSpears on this one! Running those ends at different lengths from the ball joint only forces the end tube to cock and will cause binding and rapid wear of the bushings in the tubes. Whomever told you otherwise was WRONG!

I don't want to argue with you but this is a mistake thinking it's okay because it isn't. The whole top assembly (those 3 tubes) needs to be in complete alignment and straight. Use of the 2 ends at different lengths for camber adjustment creates a bind situation and I strongly urge you to review and reconsider the situation!

I thought I'd try to say it with a picture.. the twist you see in the red circles is wrong! this whole shaft assembly need to be straight and in alignment.