Need help with radius rod problem....

[Bearcamp]

If you look at the picture I have attached you can see the radius rod is not paralell with the frame. Is that a problem? Should I move my hole in the frame up to fix it? Anyone have any ideas why it's like that and what I should do to correct it?

 

[dmw56]

That is not a problem. They are mounted wherever to get the proper caster angle.

 

[rainman]

Is that ride height??
Mostly they are set up level for asthetics!! But it will change the
geometry a little! Shouldn't hurt anything though!!

 

[RPM]

Drive it and enjoy, not a problem. [cl

 

[Bearcamp]

I'd like to get it even with the frame just for looks.

 

[Sam_Fear]

The relationship between the radius rod pin and the steering linkage is important. How about a pic of the other side?

 

[rainman]

I'd like to get it even with the frame just for looks.

It would work better, and like Sam say's, it could save you some bumpsteer, according to how you're steering is set up!! Probably wouldn't be a lot though!!

 

[Bearcamp]

No steering connecting, just got the axle in place but here's a pic of the rods raised. I unbolted them and moved up to see if it would work.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

Either mounting position will be ok, just make sure you have 7-10 degrees of caster at the kingpins when you lock it down.

 

[donsrods]

The guys are right, the frame and radius rods are seldom in the same plane. IMO yours look better in the first picture than in the second one. The best way is to sort of level the radius rods to the ground and let the frame fall where it does.

Don

 

[rainman]

Just make sure you can get enough caster!!