installed 3.5" lift and getting ready to set caster, couple of items I need help with:

1. tires are 35" have not arrive yet, can I set the caster with stock wheels, drive it to tire shop and let them install tires or should I pick up the tires install them then set caster?

2. Do I set caster on each side? research isn't clear if I should only set one side and adjust the opposite arms to fit or do I set caster on one side, fit the arms then set caster on opposite side and fit the arms - confused!

Thanks for the help -

2010 Rubicon 4dr. unlimited

 

I just had the light bulb go off regarding question 2 - so no help needed there. question 1 could use some input. thanks

 

Do you have adj arms? What lift are we talking about here?
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I see you went with Clayton (SWEET).
Do you have all 4 arms in front?

 

Set your caster for the lift height, before or after the new tires doesn't matter. You may want to adjust the Toe a bit for the new tires, but drive it first before messing with it.

Go down to the Write-Ups area. Stickied at the top, you will find an Index. In both the Steering and the Troubleshooting sections, there is a DIY Alignment writeup with all the info you will need.

 

yes - all 4 arms

 

thanks, still a little confused as to which way the angle should rotate? so the diff moving upward = positive angle or?

 

The pinion moving up lowers caster
Pinion moving down raises caster


Front Upper ca's:
Lengthen to raise caster
Shorten to lower caster

Front Lower ca's:
Lengthen to lower caster
Shorten to raise caster

 

When you are rotating the pinion up you are decreasing the caster angle.

 

Thanks - can't wait to tackle trails I passed on with stock setup!