Re: [MV] FLAT TOWING

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Sun Aug 15 2004 - 13:47:05 PDT


At 12:38 PM -0600 8/15/04, Dan wrote:
>Hi listers.
> Lots of knowledge on this list. Here's my problem. I want to flat tow my
>civilian version of the Chenowth Fast Attack Vehicle (military dune buggy)
>but it is uncopperative going around corners. Front wheels do not want to
>return to straight position. This is both with the steering tied and untied.
>Some of my own questions are; should the steering be tied or not? Should I

The wheels should have some caster to front
wheels steering geometry. If there is too much
oversteer in your setup, then it won't flat tow
and track correctly.

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