measuring and re-measuring again only to find that the lower gear brackets do not share the same angle formed between the gear leg and the axle. As a matter of fact, it turns out that between the two, they're several degrees off (about 4 degrees). >Mike Meyer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mike, It would sound as if one of your lower brackets is not right. If that is the case, I'm sure Dan will replace one or both. I would suggest that you level your KR side-to-side and measure the angle of each gear leg to insure they match. Then remove your lower brackets and lay them on a flat surface to see if they match. That should isolate the problem for you. I'm assuming here that your problem as stated is camber, the vertical alignment of the wheel and not castor, the toe-in, toe-out alignment. I made my own lower brackets for the Diehl gear to mount Cessna axles before Dan shipped the "new" Diehl lower brackets made of 4130 that replaced the early cast alum units. I used some Cessna type tapered shims from a C-150 that I salvaged out to give me the camber I wanted. These shims are availabe to adjust either castor or camber but are rather expensive to purchase (A.S&S) so you might check out other options. Ford at one time used tapered shims to adjust the front end on trucks with solid axles. I've not seen them but was told they come in 1/2 degree increments. That might be a good cheap option rather than trying to make them. Check with a local Ford dealer parts dept. I think you problem should be easily fixed as you have two spots available to shim, the lower mount to leg and the axle to lower mount. Take a deep breath, relax, and move on. :-) I can expand on how I made my brackets with basiclly a hack saw and welding done by a local welding shop if anyone is interested. I will be off net until late tomorrow (Thurs) night. I'm making a trip to fly a lady up state for a funeral and I'm spending the night with my brother-in-law and family. Weather is severe clear!! Larry Flesner
