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Run to Rund · 07-27-2023, 09:27 AM

You might check the overcenter adjustment--the stud and nut on the top of the box. You can tighten it a bit at a time until there is almost no slop in the steering wheel, but be sure not to overtighten it.
Second, while on the front end alignment machine, plot toe-in vs suspension lift. In my experience with an A body, from the fairly low static height, I can get 4" lift with small increases in toe-in, but more than that results in big increases in toe-in. Therefore, I use the upper snubber height to limit the possible lift.
When the front wheels touch down, you don't want a lot of toe-in.

07-27-2023, 09:27 AM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Manual steering box for a body drag racing – 24 to 1 or You might check the overcenter adjustment--the stud and nut on the top of the box. You can tighten it a bit at a time until there is almost no slop in the steering wheel, but be sure not to overtighten it. Second, while on the front end alignment machine, plot toe-in vs suspension lift. In my experience with an A body, from the fairly low static height, I can get 4" lift with small increases in toe-in, but more than that results in big increases in toe-in. Therefore, I use the upper snubber height to limit the possible lift. When the front wheels touch down, you don't want a lot of toe-in.