Re: [AMC-list] HMX back on the road!

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

As far as specs for alignment, Andrew is right on -- you want about 6° 
of caster for radials. The softer sidewalls need more caster to track 
straight. I can only get 3° on my 63 Classic, which is about all you can 
get from any trunnion suspension, and the steering is touchy. It was 
with a power steering box too, it's not the rack and pinion setup I have 
now (from an early 90s T-bird, and some fabbed parts). I believe my rack 
has some wear in it though, and that will improve the touchiness when I 
finally break down and replace it. Camber can take another degree or 
two, but should be good at factory spec, as should all other settings. 
Factory spec for caster on the trunnion fronts is ZERO degrees.

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