KartRacer89
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Some years ago my brother had a Desperado chassis, I thought the threaded king pins were a nice touch instead of fumbling with washers. Just curious about why more manufacturers haven't gone to those style front ends?
Threaded king pins
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GooseRacer
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Washers don't move...lol
XXX#40
2A supporter
1 turn in, doesn't equal 1 turn out.
More expensive to replace.
Stinger probably had the best looking in its day
Does 1 washer in positively equal to 1 washer out?
I'm thinking not. Cause there are other variables at work here.
Available infinite adjustment could be the positive.
Although, I believe that is not the total answer.
XXX#40
2A supporter
Yes, 1 washer is 1.2% cross
One in or out is the same, not so with a thread
Lf, rf. This holds true?
49% vs 64% cross?
55 vs 62% left?
Again, I think not.
Ymmv.
Edit
Do you adjust that late model with washers?
Would that be your preference?
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XXX#40
2A supporter
No, and we don't use jack bolts either.
Kart isn't a latemodel, and yes, I always see near 1.2% per washer.
We experimented with the rear cassettes, and noticed the same thing, (1 turn in, 1 turn out,, and another turn back in gave us 3 different numbers) but if you're on the scales it's not a big deal.
Price to replace everything on a right or left front that is threaded is about 3 times as much as standard.
We always glued our washers together and left 5 on each side loose for adjustment.
For most it'll be set it forget it, buy for us I adjusted cross for track conditions/shape.
XXX#40
2A supporter
My OCD kicks in too when I see stuff like that.