newbie..steering loose

[chuddly]

Originally Posted by icecreamman

After you diagnose and repair the steering problems, be sure to check the wheel alignment. Both front wheels need to track parallel to each other. That will insure your cart rolls easily, minimizing the torque required to push the cart. This in turn minimizes the load on your batteries and can affect speed. To check the alignment, use 2 straight edges (I use 4 foot levels) and have someone help you hold them horizontally, agaisnt and across the outsises of the wheels. You can then measure the distance between them in front and the behind the tires/wheels. The distance should be the same (or really close). If not, use the adjustment on the tie rod ends to pull them together (toe in) or spreed the (toe out). Dont forget to lock them back in place with the locknut. Hope this helps. Way too many carts are not performing to their capability (and wear out tires) due to poor alignment and loose front end components.

close but not quite right. you want 1/8" toe in on the front wheels to help with the steering.

[icecreamman]

Agreed, there should be a slight toe in. I didn't know the precise amount for a cart and didn't want to confuse the point. Thanks

[chuddly]

no problem just wanting to make sure hes set up right. and on a side note some people say 1/4" toe in on the front but i find that its to much and its scrubs the tires quite a bit harder

[czdaryle]

thanks everybody for the help...going to try and tackle it this week. Love this site!!

[czdaryle]

okay I looked and need to add grease...any particular kind (bearing grease..etc)

thanks guys

[sabercat]

multi-purpose/bearing grease, just no high temp/low temp