what is the preferred toe in on a link pin front end
mines set at 3 ml overall , it steers okay just wondering what other people set theirs at.
gizzo Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
toe in
66brm Seriously Crusin Dubber
140 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
Most of the cars I've adjusted were to 2-3mm
vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
Have you checked the castor, it's just as important as the toe, about 4 degrees, helps self centre the steering and increases straight line stability
gizzo Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
had castor shims in it ,just on 4 degrees,steering was stiff when turning,took them out heaps better nice and light. its not twitchy ,you can steer it with one hand on the wheel on backroads & tar no worries, it just seems that your constantly playing with the wheel ,instead of relaxing . its a baja bug ,torsion bars are adjusted a bit higher but not very much , it hasn,t got any bump steer it doesnt dart of the road when you hit bumps,steering box could be a bit worn but its prety bloody direct about one ml play.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
If you are running high profile tyres, then you have more leeway. 3mm is fine.
gizzo Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
no worries, im running 165/15 radials on the front on 6 inch rims
greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
you put ya toe in than you do the hokie pokie and you turn around
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
The castor gives you straight line stability, i run 7" x 17" rims on the front with 4 degrees of castor , it is a bit heaver to park the car but it tracks straight at a 100 KLM's a hour, you can take your hand's of the wheel at that speed and it does not wander
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Castor is one of those things hardly anyone gives any consideration when lowering a bug.
A standard bug benefits greatly from castor shims and any superbug dropped below about 2.5-3" should have some castor fix bushings.
People just assume VWs handle like crap at high speeds when it just takes a proper setup front end and they ace high speeds.
A standard bug benefits greatly from castor shims and any superbug dropped below about 2.5-3" should have some castor fix bushings.
People just assume VWs handle like crap at high speeds when it just takes a proper setup front end and they ace high speeds.
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
When I was at the dealership the standard setting was 1/16' to an 1/8th",this was set with a trammel bar always worked well for over 40 years with no problems.
gizzo Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Sep 2010 ·
thanks for the info everyone,exept one!