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flockshot replied to the thread Allignment Question.
I will do that and use the best wheels for the test. Thanks for the help.
Jan 29, 2023 at 11:03 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Allignment Question.
Do a very quick prep on them. You are shipped!
Jan 29, 2023 at 11:00 PM -
flockshot replied to the thread Allignment Question.
No. I have been using wheels that are not bore polished (Black Ice Ordered, hurry and send it LOL) and have been turned but are in the...
Jan 29, 2023 at 10:56 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Allignment Question.
Wheels can give you false readings.
Jan 29, 2023 at 10:49 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Allignment Question.
are you using prepped wheels to test?
Jan 29, 2023 at 10:48 PM -
flockshot replied to the thread Allignment Question.
I haven't actually measured it. I use the "high" hole in the Silver Bullet Extreme Jig. Edit: I mean to say that I use the front...
Jan 29, 2023 at 10:44 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Allignment Question.
How high did you drill the front axle over the rear?
Jan 29, 2023 at 10:37 PM -
flockshot replied to the thread Allignment Question.
I haven't done the front axle yet. I am drilling the blocks and checking the drills. I plan to try and achieve about 6 degrees in the...
Jan 29, 2023 at 8:59 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Allignment Question.
Toe in is better than toe out. How much bend is in your front axle?
Jan 29, 2023 at 8:46 PM -
flockshot posted a new thread.
Allignment Question
Scout Car On alignment table the wheels migrate out going both forwards and backwards. However, going backwards the wheels migrate out...
Forum: Ask The Pros
Jan 29, 2023 at 12:57 PM -
cosmo9370 liked Chris Stevenson's post in the thread COG vs weight placement.
You have to measure the COG with the wheels installed. That might move it up some. 1/2" is pretty aggressive. The information I have...
Jan 27, 2023 at 9:42 AM -
Brian Stanley replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
DFW = Dominant Front Wheel - is the wheel on the front that steers in a three wheel rail rider set-up, most often this is the front...
Jan 25, 2023 at 12:56 PM -
drew_351 replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
Doesn't "DFW" stand for drivers front wheel? I am confused then when you say for a right side dfw? If I understand the 15 degrees...
Jan 25, 2023 at 11:25 AM -
Chris Stevenson replied to the thread COG vs weight placement.
You have to measure the COG with the wheels installed. That might move it up some. 1/2" is pretty aggressive. The information I have...
Jan 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM
