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bigbadchev72 · 12-15-2009, 10:23 AM

they are right, you need shims to get your caster back to where it needs to be. I would recomend steel shims instead of aluminum ones, since they tend to crack. I believe you can get some from diy4x.com

RShaips · 12-15-2009, 10:30 AM

Thats all, why did I never have these problems before? Nice Blazer! Do you have shimms? Thanks

bigbadchev72 · 12-15-2009, 08:33 PM

Yes I am running shims as well, Cant remember the degree though. I have had about 5 lifted trucks so far all from 4"-12" lifts. I had an 84 blazer with 4" front springs that was horrible to drive, Almost felt like it was too sensitive of steering, any little movement of the steering wheel and it was like jerking the wheel one way or another.

It is hard to say why it didnt need it on the other one. But I can tell you that the exact same springs from one rig to another will ride totally different most of the time.

take there advice and get your caster where it needs to be. call up the spring manufacture if you know who it is and see what they reccomend.

RShaips · 12-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Thanks, thats exactly how mine is, extremely touchy! Unfortunately I have no idea who the spring mfg is. I will buy some shims and see how it does. Thanks a lot for the info.

blazin · 05-12-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RShaips

Thanks, thats exactly how mine is, extremely touchy! Unfortunately I have no idea who the spring mfg is. I will buy some shims and see how it does. Thanks a lot for the info.

did the shims fix your problems?

12-15-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Steering problems on lifted 72 Jimmy they are right, you need shims to get your caster back to where it needs to be. I would recomend steel shims instead of aluminum ones, since they tend to crack. I believe you can get some from diy4x.com __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: Steering problems on lifted 72 Jimmy Thats all, why did I never have these problems before? Nice Blazer! Do you have shimms? Thanks

12-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Steering problems on lifted 72 Jimmy Yes I am running shims as well, Cant remember the degree though. I have had about 5 lifted trucks so far all from 4"-12" lifts. I had an 84 blazer with 4" front springs that was horrible to drive, Almost felt like it was too sensitive of steering, any little movement of the steering wheel and it was like jerking the wheel one way or another. It is hard to say why it didnt need it on the other one. But I can tell you that the exact same springs from one rig to another will ride totally different most of the time. take there advice and get your caster where it needs to be. call up the spring manufacture if you know who it is and see what they reccomend. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-15-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: Steering problems on lifted 72 Jimmy Thanks, thats exactly how mine is, extremely touchy! Unfortunately I have no idea who the spring mfg is. I will buy some shims and see how it does. Thanks a lot for the info.



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