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Old 04-20-2004, 08:38 PM
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Caster on American cars varies from 0 to about 8 degrees, I think (may be more on more modern designs). The lean on turning is also kingpin inclination (the "tilt" of the steering knuckle pivot inward at the top --- no one actually used kingpins except Ford on the Twin I-beam truck suspension after 1972).

This is a good thing -- as the body rolls, the tire patch stays flat on the pavement.

They do look a bit funky, though, af full turn.

Peter
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