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Does anybody have the magic number for caster settings?

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Old 12-15-2011, 04:23 PM
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Default Does anybody have the magic number for caster settings?

I am going to get an alignment done on the JK in the near future. I am trying to figure out what caster setting I should tell them to shoot for. I see planman says 4 to 5 degrees, and Wayoflife says 6 to 7 degrees. I am running a 4" lift with 35" tires, and will be running Coast driveshafts once they come in. Does anybody have a setting that will still provide the best driveability and still not get to may driveshaft vibes?
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I didn't even knew you could adjust camber or caster on a front solid axle! Learn something new every day.
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I was told to go with as much positive caster as you can get with no vibration. It is a balance between handling and driveshaft angle. I have a 4.5" Trailmaster kit and ended up at 5.5 degrees positive. Handles very well, no bumpsteer or vibration from the front driveshaft.



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