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      Quote Originally Posted by CTX-SLPR View Post
      I've been reading and rereading lots of threads and articles on suspension aspects and thier effects. Probably the one I have the hardest time following is how caster affects camber. While I think I can see the physical driving points behind it (i.e. how the leading bolt on the cross shaft has more shims under it causing it to cause camber gain) but how is this called caster?

      Thanks,
      Camber and caster is directly connected. Caster will increase/decrease camber as the tire turns or rotates on the king pin or steering inclination angle. The more caster the more camber change throughout steering lock to lock. Example: higher caster 5 deg(more SIA angle) - while turning, the inner wheel will become more positive camber while the outer wheel will have more negative camber. Straight initial camber can be much less (<1 deg) because of the higher caster.

      I'm sure many on this board can add much info on this topic.

      I'm sure there are many on this board that can provide much input.

      Systems with lower caster (mustang II suspensions- 1 - 2 deg caster) will require more initial camber (1-2 deg camber)because there will be less camber change throughout steering lock to lock.

      Ron DeRaad
      68 Camaro RSx
      Darton Sleeved LS9 - 434ci (4.155x4.00)
      AFR LSX245 Heads (12:1cr)
      660hp/588tq





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