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[VAC] Re: wandering van update
I jacked the front end up as per Dr. J's suggestion
and checked all the front end gear for play.
Basically, there is none, except for a little bearing
play on the left side. (This has always been there,
despite replacement bearings. I suspect the spindle
OD was on the low-end of the spec. And, the handling
problem is much newer than this phenomenon.)
I am, in fact, running the front tires at a lower
pressure now (around 40-45 psi). This is because the
tires started wearing in the middle while running 50
psi. Does anyone have a load vs. inflation chart for
Michelin LTX tires? This could put that variable to
rest for good.
The suggestion about problems from new tires was also
a good one, except that these aren't new. Also, I
confirmed that the rotation pattern was front to back
and not an "X".
So, I did the only thing else I could think of. I put
another quarter turn on the front end adjuster. This
would add about another 0.10" to the current 0.06"
toe-in. I haven't had a chance to drive it yet. I'll
post again once I have a chance to try it.
Maybe certain vehicles like certain tires?
Jon in SC
68 Overlander