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Type I VW kingpin front suspension
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:37 pm
by agertz1
Aluminum aftermarket, cross tube assembly. Stock spindles and control arms,(trailing). I believe their equal length ? How best to get static positive
caster ? Any way to get "roll caster gain" ?
Thanks , Art.
Re: Type I VW kingpin front suspension
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:31 pm
by modok
1 yes
2 mount the beam at the desired caster angle
3 probably no
Re: Type I VW kingpin front suspension
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:51 am
by David Redszus
Trailing link front suspensions were used on the Porsche 356 models, and were modified for racing.
The expert on the subject (in my opinion) is Vic Skirmants, 810 688-2059,
skirmants@hughes.net.
Give Vic or Barb a call; I'm sure they can help.
Re: Type I VW kingpin front suspension
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:47 am
by Chickensoup
well, the OP has probably long moved on but, when using castor shims on the beams, sometimes you will need longer bolts(assuming your mounting the front end to a vw frame head). angled washers would be wise as well.
Modok, I forgot you were on this forum. PM coming your way.