[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

I know there are a couple of threads on here on getting a good alignment on our trucks.


FWIW---after the local shop screwed mine up 3 times, I went and bought a Quick Trick alignment tool. Expensive bugger, but fairly easy to use and I can get the truck set better than the shop will, because I take my time and work until its right.

Mine right now drives great. I set it up as best I could get based on the alignment discussions on the board.

Camber R -1.0 degrees L -1.0 deg
Caster R 2.1 degrees L 1.7 degrees
Toe 1/16th inch in


You want camber between -1 and -1.5 degrees for handling. 0 gives best tire wear. Caster you want as much as possible, but typically you need more on the right to compensate for the crown in the road. Toe can be anywhere between 0 and 1/16th inch, out gives better turning and in is more stable in a straight line.

I'd like to get more caster, as it promotes steering return, but that was all I could get without throwing the camber off, and without modifying stuff.

I get how to measure and adjust the Camber, but I don't get how to measure the Caster to see if it's out prior to adjusting....how did you do it Shawn?