<VV> Axle Jacking

[Joel McGregor]

That is correct.

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Smitty
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 4:00 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Axle Jacking

Smitty Says;  I have to jump in here because I think most of you don't understand axle jacking.  Yes the loaded "outer" wheel does push up into the wheel well initially but as the lateral Gs increase it starts coming back out again .  The axle wheel assy is working as a lever on a line from the U joint to the tire tread.  If the tread has enough bite the loaded wheel will fold up under the car lifting it, (Jacking the car) until the tire is on it's sidewall "and in a soft tire condition" the rim will dig into the pavement.  At that point you can kiss it goodby.  Rebound straps are to prevent that situation by keeping the tread on the pavement even though it may be sliding.  Fire up your flame throwers but I am sure I am on solid ground with this.