Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:23:55 -0700
Reply-To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
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I'd say it may make a small difference, but not much.
My understanding is that Toe is the difference in the dimensions (Inches or
Degrees) between the leading edges and the trailing edges of the front tires.
Toe is adjusted by moving the tie rod ends which are attached to either end of
the steering rack.
Worn bushings on the steering rack would only effect the TOE setting on the
alignment, not Caster or Camber. it seems to me that any movement in the
steering rack would make equal deflections on both front tires, so the
relationship between the two wheels would remain the same. because of this I
would expect very little change in the alignment (TOE).
If I were going to look at worn bushings that may effect alignment settings, I'd
look first at the radius rod bushings, then the control arm bushings.
but hey, I'm no expert.
Todd
Mick Kalber wrote:
> > Mick, the bushings are supposed to allow some movement. Really! I put a
> rebuilt in and was surprised to see that the brand new bushings still
> allowed flex. Rock the wheel back and forth and you can see the bushings
> allow the rack to move back and forth a little...a little more than might
> seem normal. An alignment guy thought mine were shot, but the new ones
> moved the same as the old ones.<
>
> well, he says that's what's causing my alignment to not remain where he sets
> it. how do you deal with that one? he says I have a little bit of tread
> separation too that's causing the front end to drift a bit one way or the
> other depending on which tire is on which wheel on the front. maybe it's
> just time for new tires, eh? seems pretty weird though... the alignment guy
> is very obviously sharp... has a vw bus himself, altho it's a loaf... but
> still you'd think he'd know about that if you're right.
>
> now I'm really confused. anybody else have experience with this one?
>
> mick
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steven X. Schwenk <steve@syncro.org>
> To: EMZ <VW4X4@FYI.NET>
> Cc: Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>;
> <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 7:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
>
> > Mick, the bushings are supposed to allow some movement. Really! I put a
> rebuilt in and was surprised to see that the brand new bushings still
> allowed flex. Rock the wheel back and forth and you can see the bushings
> allow the rack to move back and forth a little...a little more than might
> seem normal. An alignment guy thought mine were shot, but the new ones
> moved the same as the old ones. Might want to investigate a little more. I
> believe they are not cheap bushings.
> > steve
> >
> > EMZ wrote:
> >
> > > I would bet this is a dealer only item......In the mean time get
> > > an old inner tube from a tire and cut some small pieces. Install them
> > > under the existing rubber to help tighten things up.
> > >
> > > Eric 86-VW4x4
> > > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro
> > > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
> > > 92-Jetta GWC
> > > www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm
> > >
> > > On Wed, 17 Oct 2001, Mick Kalber wrote:
> > >
> > > > been having front end alignment problems in my syncro lately. my
> mech informs me that the entire rack and pinion assembly is moving because
> of worn out mounting bushings. no one here seems to have (but that's not
> unusual living in the middle of nowhere on the big island). have perused
> the bus depot web site and don't see them. before I started calling
> around... does anyone have suggestions as to where to locate them? looks
> like there are two on each side... an upper and a lower.
> > > >
> > > > tia
> > > >
> > > > Mick Kalber
> > > > 89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
> > > > Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
> > > > 62 Halaulani Place
> > > > Hilo, Hawaii 96720
> > > > 808-935-5557
> > > > 808-935-0066 (fax)
> > > > hotlava@interpac.net
> > > > www.volcanoscapes.com
> > > >
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