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Jake Wade 10-16-2014 06:28 PM
Wheel caster
 
Does anyone know how to adjust wheel caster on a '85 C10 2WD? What is the stock spec? My truck feel like it needs more .

Just call me Sean 10-16-2014 06:37 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
With shims.

tinydb84 10-16-2014 06:49 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Just call me Sean (Post 6881722)
With shims.
Your thinking of camber.

Caster cant really be adjusted with our trucks. They make adjustable ball joints I believe though. There are a few threads on here how to modify the arms to move the ball joint (or arm forward).

J Knight 10-16-2014 06:56 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Wade (Post 6881712)
Does anyone know how to adjust wheel caster on a '85 C10 2WD? What is the stock spec? My truck feel like it needs more .
Which one of these adjustments do you think you need to make?

http://basscode.orconhosting.net.nz/...tor_camber.jpg

Just call me Sean 10-16-2014 07:37 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tinydb84 (Post 6881732)
Your thinking of camber.

Caster cant really be adjusted with our trucks. They make adjustable ball joints I believe though. There are a few threads on here how to modify the arms to move the ball joint (or arm forward).
No, I know what caster is. Putting shims on one bolt of the control arm will affect caster.

tinydb84 10-16-2014 07:40 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
You are correct but with our trucks you wont be able to get enough without throwing out some other aspect of the alignment.

Here is a good thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501241

Or look at Rob from No Limit's JT build.

Jake Wade 10-16-2014 08:22 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 6881736)
Which one of these adjustments do you think you need to make?

http://basscode.orconhosting.net.nz/...tor_camber.jpg

Caster

Just call me Sean 10-16-2014 08:27 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tinydb84 (Post 6881770)
You are correct but with our trucks you wont be able to get enough without throwing out some other aspect of the alignment.

Here is a good thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501241

Or look at Rob from No Limit's JT build.
That's why alignment shops make the big bucks. Mess with one thing it affects another, that's what the machine is for.

But, I did answer his question. That's how it's done.

J Knight 10-16-2014 08:30 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Wade (Post 6881831)
Caster
What is you truck doing? Pulling to one side?

clinebarger 10-16-2014 09:29 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
My Suburban loves a lot of Positive Caster, Mine is set about 5 degrees, That is max while keeping Camber in check on my truck.
I Believe 3/4 tons have more adjustment because of the ride height.

The negative is the tires will talk to you on "Full Lock" turns.

The factory specs don't mean jack, Keep Camber around 0 degrees, Get all the Caster you can, Then set the Toe-In 1/8" to 1/4" total Toe-in works great.

Not many shops will deviate from Specs, They believe their fancy machine & Specs will make your truck drive good, Find an old front end shop with a "Lite-A-Line" & a In-Ground Scrub Meter for Toe-In.

Jake Wade 10-16-2014 10:02 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
It does not pull, there just is not any road feel and steering wheel does not want to return to center when letting go from a sharp turn.

Just call me Sean 10-16-2014 10:33 PM
Re: Wheel caster
 
Did someone adjust the steering box too tight?


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