TJ Caster adjustment
#31
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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 *** wrote:
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> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
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Dennis *** wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
#32
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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 *** wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dennis *** wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
#33
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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 *** wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Dennis *** wrote:
>
> pardon my ignorance Bill, but huh? Is this one of your "real jeep" cracks?
> :)
#34
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Re: TJ Caster adjustment
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?
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
> 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
#35
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Re: TJ Caster adjustment
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?
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
> 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
#36
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Re: TJ Caster adjustment
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?
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
> 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
#37
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Re: TJ Caster adjustment
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?
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
> 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
#38
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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 *** 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.
>
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.
Paul
Dennis *** 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.
>
#39
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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 *** 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.
>
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.
Paul
Dennis *** 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.
>
#40
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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 *** 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.
>
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.
Paul
Dennis *** 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.
>