TJ Caster adjustment
04-04-2005, 05:43 PM
#11
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
04-04-2005, 05:43 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
04-04-2005, 05:43 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
adjust? Either way, support the frame.
Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
unsupported.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Dennis *** wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the first
> time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>
>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to regain
>>steering control.
>>
>>Steve
>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>
>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to adjust
>>>caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a good site
>>>or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and getting an
>>>alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating negative caster
>>>(or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the lower control arms
>>>to be longer to correct this, but how much? I adjusted them to the same
>>>length as the stock control arms and obviously that is not correct.
04-04-2005, 08:56 PM
#14
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Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
04-04-2005, 08:56 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
04-04-2005, 08:56 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
04-04-2005, 08:56 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
again.
If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
Thanks,
Dennis
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>
> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
> Dennis *** wrote:
>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
>> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
>> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
>> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>
>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>regain steering control.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>
>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
>>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
>>>>that is not correct.
>
04-05-2005, 04:03 PM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
ok, I adjusted the eccentric bolt on the lower control arm and got enough
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>
04-05-2005, 04:03 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
ok, I adjusted the eccentric bolt on the lower control arm and got enough
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>
04-05-2005, 04:03 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: TJ Caster adjustment
ok, I adjusted the eccentric bolt on the lower control arm and got enough
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>
adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
Thanks for all of your advice.
Dennis
"Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
news:4o-dneTLG7fDf8zfRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I
> could twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and
> recheck angle again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time.
> :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
>> adjust? Either way, support the frame.
>>
>> Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the
>> knuckles is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front
>> diff cover mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is
>> unsupported.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>> Dennis *** wrote:
>>> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it
>>> help to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to
>>> getting the LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita
>>> to install the first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt
>>> holes.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
>>> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>>>
>>>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
>>>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
>>>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
>>>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
>>>>regain steering control.
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>>>
>>>>Dennis *** wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
>>>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
>>>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ
>>>>>and getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
>>>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
>>>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
>>>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and
>>>>>obviously that is not correct.
>>
>
>