Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Just a suggestion, and only if you want to play with the big boys:
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
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Dennis Cox wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Just a suggestion, and only if you want to play with the big boys:
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Dennis Cox wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Just a suggestion, and only if you want to play with the big boys:
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Dennis Cox wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Dennis Cox wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well?

If you don't, the Jeep will fall on the ground. ;o)


> Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment?

Make sure both sides are adjusted the same, so you aren't twisting the
housing.....then push them into place with a bottle jack undere the
pumpkin snout.

Paul

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Dennis Cox wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well?

If you don't, the Jeep will fall on the ground. ;o)


> Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment?

Make sure both sides are adjusted the same, so you aren't twisting the
housing.....then push them into place with a bottle jack undere the
pumpkin snout.

Paul

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Dennis Cox wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well?

If you don't, the Jeep will fall on the ground. ;o)


> Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment?

Make sure both sides are adjusted the same, so you aren't twisting the
housing.....then push them into place with a bottle jack undere the
pumpkin snout.

Paul

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

Dennis Cox wrote:
> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help to
> have the frame supported as well?

If you don't, the Jeep will fall on the ground. ;o)


> Are there any tricks to getting the LCA's
> reinstalled after each adjustment?

Make sure both sides are adjusted the same, so you aren't twisting the
housing.....then push them into place with a bottle jack undere the
pumpkin snout.

Paul

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

When you're finished with the adjusting, get a buddy with a welder to
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.

Paul

Dennis Cox wrote:
> 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.
>

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

When you're finished with the adjusting, get a buddy with a welder to
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.

Paul

Dennis Cox wrote:
> 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.
>

Re: TJ Caster adjustment
 

When you're finished with the adjusting, get a buddy with a welder to
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.

Paul

Dennis Cox wrote:
> 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.
>