Re: JPOR: Angles for Axles

[B Nelson <cjtrailrider@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the info Mike.  
I am looking at just placing the knuckles on the axle
and waiting to weld them.  After I have the Jeep
together I'll measure my angles and then weld them,
but I wanted to get them as close as possible to the
correct angles while I am shorting the axle.

By the way how come 4 degrees of caster?  I though the
rule of thumb was 5-8 degrees in a SOA, Automatic
tranny Jeep.

Brad N


Mike Wrote:

> B Nelson wrote:
> 
> > What are you running for angles on your front
axle?
> 
> 4 degrees of caster. O degree's of pinion.
> 
> >  Since I don't have any weight in my Jeep I am
> >  not sure if I should weld the knuckles after I 
> >  shorten my axle, as my measurements may be off.
> 
> Why not just wait until you have your drivetrain
> done. Then you can put
> jacks under your springs and get accurate
> measurements. Also where you
> set your front pinion will depend on what type of
> front shaft you run.
> CV or not. Same rules that apply to the rear shaft
> apply to the front if
> you want to be able to run in 4wd with out any
> vibration.
> 
> 
> Later,
> Mike


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