OK- - - -just found a pic of a 53 truck suspension- - - -the axle is UNDER the spring, so the thick part of the shim will go to the rear for positive caster. Sorry about the brain fart!

http://image.hotrod.com/f/10690132+cr1/0807clt_01_z%2b1953_chevy_truck_front_end_suspension_rebuild%2bsuspension_system.jpg

Jerry

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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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