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Hotchkis Mopar Thrust Angle Shims
Part #: 3003
$66.09
$57.50
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66-70 Dodge Coronet, 66-70 Plymouth GTX, 66-70 Plymouth Roadrunner, 66-70 Plymouth Satellite, 66-72 Dodge Charger, 67-69 Plymo... See more
Description:
Description:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension has developed a Thrust Alignment kit for use with our leaf spring kits, or factory springs and hangers. The process is very simple and involves inserting the necessary shims between the leaf hanger and the body. (See Image Diagram). The kit consists of six (1/32") shims and allows for proper thrust alignment of the rear end.
Q. What is rear thrust angle and how can I correct it?
A. Thrust angle is the angular difference between the Geometric Centerline and the Thrust Direction. The thrust angle is positive when it points to the right and negative when pointed to the left. The goal is to have zero thrust angle. The presence of a thrust angle can cause the vehicle to "dog leg" or track to the left or right during straight-line driving along with steering & tire wear issues. (See Image Diagram)
Q. Why is thrust angle important?
A. When performing a 4-wheel alignment to your G-Machine, it is imperative that the "Thrust Angle" is adjusted correctly. Having excessive thrust angle in your alignment can cause adverse effects on performance handling. Straight-line stability and steering control can be reduced. Along with an increase in "feathering" tire wear on all 4 tires. The Hotchkis Thrust Shim Kit will allow your alignment shop to properly adjust the thrust for your A, B, or E-Body Mopar!
Specifications
•Lbs. 2
•Dim. 6x6x6
Description:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension has developed a Thrust Alignment kit for use with our leaf spring kits, or factory springs and hangers. The process is very simple and involves inserting the necessary shims between the leaf hanger and the body. (See Image Diagram). The kit consists of six (1/32") shims and allows for proper thrust alignment of the rear end.
Q. What is rear thrust angle and how can I correct it?
A. Thrust angle is the angular difference between the Geometric Centerline and the Thrust Direction. The thrust angle is positive when it points to the right and negative when pointed to the left. The goal is to have zero thrust angle. The presence of a thrust angle can cause the vehicle to "dog leg" or track to the left or right during straight-line driving along with steering & tire wear issues. (See Image Diagram)
Q. Why is thrust angle important?
A. When performing a 4-wheel alignment to your G-Machine, it is imperative that the "Thrust Angle" is adjusted correctly. Having excessive thrust angle in your alignment can cause adverse effects on performance handling. Straight-line stability and steering control can be reduced. Along with an increase in "feathering" tire wear on all 4 tires. The Hotchkis Thrust Shim Kit will allow your alignment shop to properly adjust the thrust for your A, B, or E-Body Mopar!
Specifications
•Lbs. 2
•Dim. 6x6x6
For most automotive enthusiasts the name Hotchkis conjures up images of high performance machines hugging corners at high speeds. Hotchkis Sport Suspension is well regarded as one of the best suspension tuning companies in the world. Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA they have rewritten the rule book on suspension design with an assortment of innovative well-designed products that can absolutely transform a vehicles handling. With a proven record in the motorsports arena in all forms of competition from road racing to drag racing, Hotchkis has shown that their products are superior in both performance and durability. In addition they make all of their products locally right here in the USA. With two decades of automotive experience going into every design, Hotchkis truly knows what it takes to be number one.
Q: What are shims? Why buy them?
A: Shims are thin metal wedges that have been machined to a specific thickness in order to change suspension and wheel geometry for alignment purposes. By adding or reducing the amount of shims it is possible to change camber and castor angles which can have a dramatic effect on vehicle handling and control. Any time you alter your vehicle’s suspension or add new wheels and tires it is important to check and adjust the alignment on a modern alignment machine. For many vehicles, the only way to get the alignment into spec is with the addition of shims. However, adding and removing shims is a very precise job and should be left to a professionally trained alignment specialist. If you are trying to guess how many shims to add you could wind up hurting your vehicle’s performance more than helping it.
A: Shims are thin metal wedges that have been machined to a specific thickness in order to change suspension and wheel geometry for alignment purposes. By adding or reducing the amount of shims it is possible to change camber and castor angles which can have a dramatic effect on vehicle handling and control. Any time you alter your vehicle’s suspension or add new wheels and tires it is important to check and adjust the alignment on a modern alignment machine. For many vehicles, the only way to get the alignment into spec is with the addition of shims. However, adding and removing shims is a very precise job and should be left to a professionally trained alignment specialist. If you are trying to guess how many shims to add you could wind up hurting your vehicle’s performance more than helping it.
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