How do I measure caster?
12-17-2014, 03:48 PM
#1
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On level ground, with an angle finder, I get 8 degrees at the top of the ball joint. I know it isnt really 8 degrees so what is the math to figure out what it really is?
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12-17-2014, 06:42 PM
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It isnt really 8 tho thats my point. At 5" of lift it it really closer to 3, i just dont know how to measure with an agle finder to get the actual number.
12-17-2014, 08:30 PM
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you didnt mention 5" of lift in the 1st post, that changes everything. cant help you, dont know how either ? alignment rack needed i think.
12-17-2014, 11:02 PM
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What's your suspension setup? Adjustable or fixed control arms? Short arms? Long arms?
Vague description will yield vague results. Here's a link:
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
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http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
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