How to Adjust the Kingpin Inclination Angle?
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Methods for adjusting the kingpin inclination angle: 1. For MacPherson suspension, adjust the hard points; 2. For double-wishbone suspension, adjust by adding shims to the upper control arm. When observed from one side of the vehicle, if the kingpin tilts backward, it is a positive inclination angle; if it tilts forward, it is a negative inclination angle. The kingpin inclination angle mainly affects handling in two ways: first, its impact on the camber angle, and second, steering feedback and straight-line stability. With a positive inclination angle, during steering, the inner half-shaft moves downward relative to the road surface, while the outer half-shaft moves upward. Therefore, the kingpin can be considered as the rotation center of the wheel hub.