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Quick caster question-

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by 2manytoys, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. Mar 22, 2009
    2manytoys

    2manytoys Member

    minnesota
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    I have been searching and can't find how to check the caster! I have a angle finder but I need to know where on the axle to get the closest reading. Thanks guys.
     
    2manytoys, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. Mar 22, 2009
    Dphillip

    Dphillip Member

    Omaha NE
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    The most accurate way to determine caster angle is on an alignment maching. If you can get you rig or axle if it's out of the vehicle perfectly leve according to the leaf spring plates, take your angle finder or bubble level and measure the forward or rear tilt of the steering knuckles. You need postive caster so the vehicle will track straight so you want the knuckles tilted rearward approx. 3 degrees or so. My FSM says 3 degrees postive plus or minus 1.
     
    Dphillip, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Mar 22, 2009
    CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

    Ohio
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    Top of the knuckle.
     
    CJ-X, Mar 22, 2009
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