Caster shims for 1962 S80 with 5in shackles

[Crowfeeder]

I have a stock 1962 Scout 80. It has the standard Dana 27 front axle and a 4cyl 152, 3 speed manual and twin stick transfer case.

I plan on putting on installing 5 in shackles and adding a leaf all the way around.

Is there a particular a caster shim that will work with this addition, or do I need to wait until I do the work, then measure and order the shims.

Any ideas?

 

[Michael Mayben]

For a Scout 80/800, I use 5" CPT shackles along with six degree spring shims. The pinion angle will work out just fine and steering response will be hugely enhanced (most especially "return to center").

I also use the spring shims made for the Scout II spring width, then I drill those for the Scout 80 spring width and use a new spring center bolt to mount the actual shim with the thick face pointed forward.