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Caster change using AEV brackets?

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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Anyone know what is the caster change when using AEV drop brackets in the 2.5" setting?

My caster is at 3.0 right now. on both sides.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Kojack
Anyone know what is the caster change when using AEV drop brackets in the 2.5" setting? My caster is at 3.0 right now. on both sides.
curious to know this too!
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Probably faster to call AEV. Then you are also certain to get the right answer.

Share if you do get it!
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Ok, called aev, they are uncertain of the actual increase of caster. I then called Stan at Northridge and we had a great discussion. He said I will be closer to 6deg after install but I should be fine. But DW will initiate sooner if anything goes awry!. Stan said He would not hesitate to do it if it were his jeep. I think im going to drop the hammer on them and see how it goes.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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FWIW, I used them at one point when I had a lift that netted an actual 3.25". I started on the 2.5" hole and it worked well. Still not quite right. Went to the next hole and it was great.

Look at the AEV website for the instructions. It shows you were to measure to determine the best hole to use. I was right on the edge between 2.5" and 3.5". For my 2 door, 3.5" was the trick.

You definitely won't regret getting them. Plus, if you change your mind later, you can sell them used for $80. Only out $20!
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Kojack
Anyone know what is the caster change when using AEV drop brackets in the 2.5" setting? My caster is at 3.0 right now. on both sides.
Dang factory is around 4.2.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bombout800

Dang factory is around 4.2.
I only installed a teraflex leveling kit too. I really think I netted more than 2"
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kojack
I only installed a teraflex leveling kit too. I really think I netted more than 2"
You really do not need those brackets at all with any TeraFlex Leveling kit.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex

You really do not need those brackets at all with any TeraFlex Leveling kit.
In most cases yes but my caster is out and I would like it corrected. 3.0 is outside limits and stock is 4.8 or something. I do love how my rig looks. Perfect lift for my application.
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Kojack
In most cases yes but my caster is out and I would like it corrected. 3.0 is outside limits and stock is 4.8 or something. I do love how my rig looks. Perfect lift for my application.
Stock is 4.2*
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