1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

Castor

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Silverback UK, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. Oct 9, 2012
    Silverback UK

    Silverback UK New Member

    Devon, England UK
    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2010
    Messages:
    40
    Hi Guys just trying to get my 1974 CJ5 to run straight without always having to always correct steering in a ride of death.

    Can anyone tell me what the standard (non lifted) castor setting should be. I think it is about 6 degrees positive but not sure.

    Also is there a camber and toe in setting?

    Thanks
     
    Silverback UK, Oct 9, 2012
    #1
  2. Oct 9, 2012
    timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Medford Mass USA
    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2003
    Messages:
    23,596
    Page 11-28. Caster (not castor) is set to 3 degrees from the factory. Camber and Toe-In are nearby.

    http://oljeep.com/gw/74_tsm/11-Steering.pdf

    Caster is often set to a higher value in a lifted jeep, ie 4-6 degrees. If you search for "caster" in the archives, you'll find lots of discussion.
     
    timgr, Oct 9, 2012
    #2
  3. Oct 9, 2012
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

    Quebec, Canada
    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2011
    Messages:
    2,119
    6-8 degree is the best....like tim said factory is about 3 inch. Use an angle detector that you put over the upper ball joint nut, this way you will have a good indication about the caster.
     
    johneyboy03, Oct 9, 2012
    #3
  4. Oct 9, 2012
    Silverback UK

    Silverback UK New Member

    Devon, England UK
    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2010
    Messages:
    40
    Thanks, will check and then try to get some shims in the UK if adjustment needed.....
     
    Silverback UK, Oct 9, 2012
    #4
New Posts