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Caster question with 2" lift

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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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I have a 2" Old Man Emu (OME) lift ordered, does anyone know how many degrees a 2" lift changes the caster angle from the stock +4.2 deg? How is the drivabilty-wandering without correcting the caster?

For reference, it's a 2008 2-door Rubicon and the OME lift will have the light springs, OME N196/198 shocks, adjustable track bars, and sway-bar links. Tires, wheels, gears, and drive-shafts remain stock.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 12:41 AM
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I've ran the 2" lift for almost 8 months no real problems just make sure you get adjustable trackbars.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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It won't be bad with those coils. The handling will be a little more flighty, noticeable but not enough to worry about. Over 3" or so is generally where you want to start considering caster correction.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Thanks guys, I figured it would probably be overkill to worry about the caster too much at 2" lift. 'Been wrenching for a long time, but new to the JK -- Advice is appreciated.
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