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  March 27, 2011
  Top View of Spindle Arm & String Connected to Center of Rear Axle
 
 
  March 27, 2011
  Spindle Arm & Tie Rod Attachment

Spindle Arm & Tie Rod Attachment
March 27, 2011

Steering includes a center track rod and tie rods. The spindle arm akerman angle was determined by attaching a string to the spindle and the center of the rear axle. The correct turning radius of the inside and outside wheels are maintained by placing the tie rod attachment along this angle.

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  Spindle Arm & Tie Rod Detail - March 30, 2013

Spindle Arm & Tie Rod Detail - March 30, 2013

 
  March 24, 2011
  Center Track Rod Mounts & Rollers
 
  March 24, 2011
  Front View of Center Track Rod Mock-Up
 
  March 24, 2011
  Side View of Center Track Rod Mock-Up
 
  March 24, 2011
  Locating Tie Rod for Spindle Steering Arm Fabrication
 
  March 24, 2011
  Locating Tie Rod for Spindle Steering Arm Fabrication
 
  March 24, 2011
  Determining Ackerman Angle
      ( View looking toward rear axle ) The string is attached to the front spindle and the center of the rear axle. This is used to find the attachment
      point for the tie rod to the steering arm. The correct turning angles for the inside and outside wheels are maintained by placing the attachment
      point along this line.
 
  March 27, 2011
  Steering Side View
 
  March 27, 2011
  Steering Linkage Complete
 
  March 30, 2013
  Tie Rod & Spindle Detail

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