On a Chevy D60 front axle, what is the relationship between the spring pad, pinion and caster angles?

If the spring pad is at 0*, what is the pinion angle and caster angle?

Spring pad @ 0*
Pinion @ ?*
Caster @ ?*


The Chevy manual lists the stock caster at 8*, but what can I reference on the housing to measure this?

Thanks.

Originally posted by Eric
On a Chevy D60 front axle, what is the relationship between the spring pad, pinion and caster angles?

If the spring pad is at 0*, what is the pinion angle and caster angle?

Spring pad @ 0*
Pinion @ ?*
Caster @ ?*


The Chevy manual lists the stock caster at 8*, but what can I reference on the housing to measure this?

Thanks.

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I accidentially hit enter without finishing the post....oops. I will add your posts below and delete the other one.

From Scott.....

Originally posted by Scott@Rockstomper
Mine measures at 7.5 degrees off--if spring pad angle is dead-level, I'd have 7.5 degrees of caster. Mine is currently set at 1.3 forward on the spring pad, and 6.2 back on the caster. It's not under a Chevy truck. Also, my kingpin bushings are toast, so my measurements could be off just a touch. Pinion angle is 8 degrees, so 6.7 degrees from spring pad angle, and 14.2 from the caster.

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Oh, and reference for pinion angle, I'd use the cover plate flange... it's big, flat, and easy. You can use the case spreader bosses on either side of the cover--they're machined flat to the cover surface, which is 90 degrees to the pinion.

FYI...........

I took some crude measurements of a Chevy D60 last night and I came up with the following....

Angle finder on the driver's side spring perch = 0*

Angle finder on the pinion yoke = 8* up

Angle finder on top of pass side knuckle = 5.5* back