[Oletrucks] Front Axle Orientation

[Robert Fischer]

Doug,
You want positive caster so the upper (top) of the spindle leans back 
toward the rear of the truck. If the spring rests on top of the axle the 
large end of the wedge would be towards the rear of the truck. If the 
axle resides on the top of the springs it would be just the opposite. 
Hope that isn't too confusing.
Bob f
On 7/11/2010 4:22 PM, Doug W wrote:
> I am re-assembling the front end on my '56, but I cannot figure out the
> correct orientation of the stock front axle. It almost appears like it can
> go either way, except there are two wedges (called shims by the assembly
> manual) which get installed between the leaf spring and the axle, and which
> are dimpled to fit into two holes on the axle. These wedges or shims are
> thicker on one end than the other. So their fit to the axle is not in
> question. But how the complete axle (including these shims) gets bolted to
> the leaf springs is my question.
>
>
>
> At first, I figured the thick part of these wedges would go towards the
> front, to give the entire axle assembly some caster (assuming the leaf
> springs are level.) But then I tried reading the bolt and nut markings on
> the axle and shock connection, and I'm now thinking that the thick part of
> these shims (which dictate the axle orientation) should go towards the rear.
>
>
>
> Can anyone on this list steer me in the right direction?
>
>
>
> Doug
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