Adjusting spindle camber.

[Clumax]

Installing a 39'' kit (alternative impact)
On my '14 assault.
Due to the design I have adjustment on the upper and lower tie rod end.
Service manual says
1.95+-0.31 ''
So what does that mean and how do I measure it?

 

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Installing a 39'' kit (alternative impact)
On my '14 assault.
Due to the design I have adjustment on the upper and lower tie rod end.
Service manual says
1.95+-0.31 ''
So what does that mean and how do I measure it?

PMed ya but thought I would air my .02 for others. With my arms I always (39'' Polaris) install lower rod end so that you have 2-3 threads showing beyond the jam nut. 5/8'' on the 36''. Then because they are also threaded on the uppers do your adjusting there. The lower arm is always going to take the brunt of it so the shorter things are the stronger they will be. I really don't pay too much attention to the + - camber because there are just way too many opinions about that, not worth the argument. I personally like a "flat" ski, so to get this again going back to the upper and doing everything from there, level across the tops of your skies. With a straight frame both sides should be very close as far as threads showing from one side to the other. Thanks!
Dan

 

[Clumax]

Your saying a flat ski at ride height or fully extended? (jacked up on bulkhead)
The factory set up has the spindle tipped in quite a bit. Has me scratching my head

 

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At ride height. When you set the front of the sled down after the install, its naturally going to sag to what ever ride height depending on spring preload, shock brand... which means this answer is going to vary from sled to sled. I wouldn't over load the brain pan into the red zone with this one cause you really wont notice much if any difference between a degree or two in camber. A difference in ride height can dramatically affect spindle angle, so one answer will not fit all unless your talking about the same shock, same spring, preload, etc. I know you mentioned your changing from 42'' (Assault) to the 39'', so im not sure what you have done with if anything for a shock length change? Hopefully they are shorter, but again either way ride height gets you to the middle of the road for a base line. Thanks!
Dan

 

[rmk2112]

 

[mountainhorse]

 

[Clumax]

I forgot to mention I have the appropriate length raptors to match.
Ahhh yes. It's all starting to make sense now. Thank you gentlemen

 

[Clumax]

Found a copper pipe that fit perfect in the spindle

 

[FatDogX]

Just out of curiosity, what size is that copper pipe??????

 

[rmk2112]

1/2" copper pipe

 

[Coleniuk]

Eye balled it

When i installed my holz kit I eye balled therything except the toe in and it steers straight and runs good!

 

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When i installed my holz kit I eye balled therything except the toe in and it steers straight and runs good!

Its surprising how far off you can be from eyeball. 2 degrees on most spindles is hard to see with the naked eye. This goes back to what I said earlier. Most guys wont notice even a 4 degree difference. The way we set them up in the shop is center to center on upper and lower mounting points on the spindles, then an angle finder. That get you as close as your going to possibly get. Also at "ride height". This eliminates having to come up with a rod and having to remove the skies, as most bolts are bent and difficult to get out. Not saying I would run the sled with a + or -4 degree camber tolerance, just stating if you dont have all the proper gizmos to set camber don't stroke out. ski alignment ( toe in or out) is as important or even more so than a slightly off camber setting. Thanks!
Dan

 

[Clumax]

Just out of curiosity, what size is that copper pipe??????

9 1/16'' OD

 

[Rabbi 1]

9 1/16'' OD

Also, use cold rolled steel bar, a copper pipe won't hold a straight line like a pipe will.