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Unread 08-03-2012, 09:30 PM   #16
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Glad i saw this thread i needed the same info but the best part is i didnt think about getting an app to measure with my iphone. Already downloaded.

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Unread 08-05-2012, 07:18 PM   #17
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I was able to measure using my iPhone.. I set my castor to 4* which is what IRO reccomends on their long arm lifts. Been running it for a few weeks now and no death wobble.

Thanks for the pics framada
Great pics, thanks. But where do you measure to get reference for the angle? Mine has slight dw that is less noticeable when loaded heavy in the back. Basically the same thing is going on? New to jeeps. Also is alignment needed when changing caster?
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Unread 08-06-2012, 06:00 AM   #18
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you have probably seen what i was reffering to, But heres a pic just in case. this is where I measured my castor from.
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Great pics, thanks. But where do you measure to get reference for the angle? Mine has slight dw that is less noticeable when loaded heavy in the back. Basically the same thing is going on? New to jeeps. Also is alignment needed when changing caster?


See the pic Framanda uploaded, this is where I measured bottom of the C set mine to 4* with 4.5" springs, also you can only change castor if you have adjustable control arms.. also make sure you don't have worn out TRE's, Trackbar bushings and balljoints.
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Unread 08-07-2012, 05:13 PM   #19
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Thanks, I think I got it now.
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Unread 08-16-2012, 06:55 PM   #20
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Cool it was an enigma on where to measure I am at 4* and no DW

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