[MV] M211 shimmy

M2116X6@aol.com
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:01:29 EST

Where would you place caster shims? At the axle spring perch? My truck shop
wanted to increase the caster angle but the M211 does not have any provision
to allow any caster changes. They were concerned that installing any shims
would be placing stress on the torque rods. Any thoughts?

The wheel bearings were checked along with the steering adjustment. Shackle
bushings are tight. The trunnion bearings do not have any excess play. There
are no shims there to remove either. I photo copied the TM manual section on
the front end and took it to the truck shop. We did go by the book until now
but it's probably time to improvise.

Jim Maier

'52 GMC M211 Cargo (now named the shimmy Jimmy)
'54 Dodge M43 Ambulance

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