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alchemy · 03-12-2015, 09:58 AM

You cannot bend a Superbell axle. They are cast and it will break. The correct way to adjust caster is in the wishbones. If you need more caster you will have to make a slice in the wishbone right where the forged front yoke welds to the tube. Usually cut from the top down, but leave the bottom edge connected so it isn't flapping around. If you are lucky the thickness of your cutoff wheel will be enough for the caster to be adjusted where it needs to be. Bend the slice closed up tight and weld thoroughly. Now, what that degree needs to be set at is a whole nother story.

03-12-2015, 09:58 AM	#4
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 1,001	Re: dropped axle, split bones install questions. You cannot bend a Superbell axle. They are cast and it will break. The correct way to adjust caster is in the wishbones. If you need more caster you will have to make a slice in the wishbone right where the forged front yoke welds to the tube. Usually cut from the top down, but leave the bottom edge connected so it isn't flapping around. If you are lucky the thickness of your cutoff wheel will be enough for the caster to be adjusted where it needs to be. Bend the slice closed up tight and weld thoroughly. Now, what that degree needs to be set at is a whole nother story.