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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Correct way to center rear axle

What is the correct way to center the rear axle in the car with an adjustable PHB?
Old Mar 24, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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I rolled my car through a "water box" on my driveway and looked to see if the front and rear tire tracks rode on top of each other.
Old Mar 24, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Ingenious, as usual. But where is my suprised face
Old Mar 24, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Chuck... Did you get the fat tires on yet?

I am really jealous of you guys.
Old Mar 24, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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There is nothing to be jealous of. We have to spend all this money just to keep up with James...

I have everything to join the fat tire club, but still have to swap the studs to be official.
Old Mar 24, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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Eyeballing might be "good enough".

The correct way is to find the center line of the chassis by measuring between the suspension pivots. Then measure between each wheel or hub and the center line. "How to Make Your Car Handle", by Fred Puhn, describes the procedure in more detail.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Chuck

I have that book if you want to borrow it
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