Multi-element wheel alignment shim assembly, and method of use

Details Multi-element wheel alignment shim assembly, and method of use Multi-element wheel alignment shim assembly, and method of use

1997-01-22

1999-01-26

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

B62D 1700

Patent

active

RE0360589

ABSTRACT:
Shim assembly configured to be positioned in a wheel assembly to correct alignment and formed of a plurality of flat, tapered elements securable together and positionally adjustable one relative to the other with selectable orientation of the tapers, preferably rotatably secured for mutual angular movement of the elements around an axis, indicia to display the angular relationship of the elements and of the shim assembly orientation, such that the taper of the elements add or subtract to establish the overall composite taper of the shim assembly with the indicia displaying such composite taper and/or providing orientation points for positioning of the shim assembly in a wheel assembly to correct alignment.

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