kingpin offset

kingpin offset
kingpin offset at the ground is the horizontal distance in front elevation between the point where the steering axis intersects the ground and the center of tire contact. The kingpin offset at the wheel center is the horizontal distance in front elevation from the wheel center to the steering axis.

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