Caster settings and toe
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From: montague,MI
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I used to race dirt track cars. so I have a camber caster guage, and a toe guage. What should I be looking for as far as setting these myself. I don't want to pay for an alignment if I can do it myself.
I think Toe is from 0" up to 1/4" IN (1/8" being the common recommendation). (Don't quote me on this one).
For caster: It depends on your lift. I think the spec is like 6-9 degrees. If you want to eliminate potential driveline vibes, set your caster to the max you can get while still maintaining a good front pinion angle (i.e. pinion should point almost directly at the x-fer case yolk). Assuming you have a moderate lift, that should put you in the 3-5 degree range.
Edit: Sorry, just saw your specs. I say 4-6 degrees for your caster should be good for a 3" lift.
Camber is only adjustable with adjustable ball joints (not factory). You should not need to worry about this one.
For caster: It depends on your lift. I think the spec is like 6-9 degrees. If you want to eliminate potential driveline vibes, set your caster to the max you can get while still maintaining a good front pinion angle (i.e. pinion should point almost directly at the x-fer case yolk). Assuming you have a moderate lift, that should put you in the 3-5 degree range.
Edit: Sorry, just saw your specs. I say 4-6 degrees for your caster should be good for a 3" lift.
Camber is only adjustable with adjustable ball joints (not factory). You should not need to worry about this one.
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From: montague,MI
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey thanks alot, I was wanting to check and see what my caster is, and definitely check my toe. Since my HP dana 30 appears to be straight I wasn't too worried about camber. I am planning a trip the the upper peninsula of MI in a couple weeks, about 420 miles one way, so I want to make sure everything is in order. Thanks again.
Crossing the mighty Mac eh?
Where are you headed to in the glorious UPA (Upper Penninsula of America). I'm from Escanaba originally.
I transplanted to Arizona a long time ago, but the fam is still there.
Lived and worked in Traverse City, Cadillac, Sturgis, and a few other towns down state.
Where are you headed to in the glorious UPA (Upper Penninsula of America). I'm from Escanaba originally.
I transplanted to Arizona a long time ago, but the fam is still there.
Lived and worked in Traverse City, Cadillac, Sturgis, and a few other towns down state.
Last edited by danimal; Oct 28, 2009 at 06:59 PM.
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