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Old May 29, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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As the title states, I have a 4.5" lift, and I'm going to be buying the rustys long arm kit with the crossmember from someone who got it with their Rusty's 6.5" lift kit. I can't find instructions anywhere, but at 4.5" what length should I set both upper and lower long arms to? Thanks.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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get the axle centered in the wheel opening with the lowers and shoot for about 5-7 degrees of caster by adjusting the uppers.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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get the axle centered in the wheel opening with the lowers and shoot for about 5-7 degrees of caster by adjusting the uppers.
So the lower arms won't necessarily be adjusted to the same length?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Also, how do I measure the caster? I know what it is, I just don't know how to set it right.
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Also, how do I measure the caster? I know what it is, I just don't know how to set it right.

Get a degree finder gauge an measure it with the gauge on top of a knuckle

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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Get a degree finder gauge an measure it with the gauge on top of a knuckle
Okay. I think I understand. Where on the knuckle should I set it? The top part of the c?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Also, should this be done with my adjustable track bar on to keep the axle in place? Or do I adjust the long arms by themselves and then install the track bar and adjust it accordingly?
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Is your track bar already adjusted for your lift? If so leave it be and adjust your caster.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Is your track bar already adjusted for your lift? If so leave it be and adjust your caster.
No, I haven't installed it yet, I decided to wait until I go from 3-4.5" of lift.
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So the lower arms won't necessarily all be adjusted to the same length?
This
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No, I haven't installed it yet, I decided to wait until I go from 3-4.5" of lift.
Ok, install and adjust your long arms. You shouldn't have to mess with your track bar.
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