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Done.
I put 2 degree shims on my last 72, stock springs.
Caster is everything
Caster is everything
It just can make a big difference in which direction they are installed!!!
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
FYI, I didn't have or need shims on my Dana44 with 4" lift. Still don't need them. Unless you got some weird axle issue, you probably won't need them.
Should be fine, I like to see 6-7 but I prefer a heavy return to center, thick side should be to rear to increase caster
Aaaaand as luck would have it my new rebuilt steering box is leaking from the input shaft. Is it possible I simply overfilled the fluid a bit and the excess is leaking out? I fricking do not want to replace the steering box again!!!
I'm being dense, it seems to me the thick part to the rear turns the axle the wrong way to increase castor.
And don't shims on teh front axle need shims as a set, one above and one below the spring pack?
You want to rotate the top of the spindle back. Weight of the truck loads the wheels straight.
I've only ever done 2 degree shims, and never put them on top as well. Anything more got the spindles cut and turned.
I've only ever done 2 degree shims, and never put them on top as well. Anything more got the spindles cut and turned.
Thick part to the rear points pinion down lower and increases positive caster. Shims only need to be between the spring and the axle none on too the spring.
OK, it got it now. I had to google some diagrams. lol.
Nope the ones on top are ok if they are there but do no need to be.This is what I was thinking of, I thought this was how the front axle was supposed to be done.
Thanks! Sorry for the hijack. It's something I have been wondering about.
Positive caster is when the upper ball joint is leaned back if you are looking at it from the side and picturing a line drawn vertical through the upper and lower ball joints.
