Washer Caster Mod - 80 Series

Author: Kevin Patterson (Tools R Us)                                                                                              Jan 28, 2012

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Moved the rear holes in the bracket ~1/4" back and up ~3/8". Made a wood spacer to go between the arm and bracket, clamped the arm to the bracket and moved the holes. Installed the rear bolt.

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At the front, used a bolt as a jack, moved the front bushing so the inner steel bushing was flush with the bottom of the bracket and made new holes.

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The washers are 1.5" x 1/8" strap, ~3" long, the ones for the rear are the same with the hole more centered. It is being test driven, then will be welded.

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Rolled the axle ~5 degrees, has ~.5" of arm to tie rod clearance. Should work and flex better than correction bushings.