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Caster adjustment 2" level kit

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Is the a pictured diagram link for adjusting caster cams on a 05 2500 4x4

My 05 2500 4x4 had a 2" level kit already installed when I got the truck. I have a feeling the caster isnt set right

I did some searching and read Thuren's instructions.
Thuren: "with a 2-3 inch lift installed we suggest positioning the cam adjuster straight vertical for the best handling possible."

I looked at the settings on my truck this morning.
 
https://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/how-to-set-caster.1963177/

I found this old thread .(oops sorry its a different website) Not sure what year truck that is, but my caster is set like this (cross caster? , oppositely set). Not as bad as this one, but mine are not set the same on both sides but one side positive and one side negative. I guess who ever did the alignment last on this '05 didnt know what they were doing.
The feel on my steering wheel I always thought was odd since I got the truck, and the passenger side outside edge of that tire wears fast. I rotated my tires. Ill check my toe setting first.

I looked at my 99 CTD 4x4 caster setting cam and both sides are set the same
 
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There is no image or diagram in your first post, or are you asking if there is one?


Go with what Thuren has to say.

2003-2013 4-LINK DODGE RAM CASTER GUIDELINES
As mentioned on the 2013+ trucks the adjustment cams are opposite for these models. This translates to adjusting the cams towards the front of the truck, in reality, increases caster overall.

The factory geometry tends to increase caster degree when left in the stock position and installing a 2-3 inch lift. We suggest decreasing your caster setting in order to relax the position of the axle relative to the differential position.

Pro-Tip: with a 2-3 inch lift installed we suggest positioning the cam adjuster straight vertical for the best handling possible. If you happen to have a wide stance to your wheel/tire setup or heavy tires, you might want to position the marker one line to the rear for more stability.

If you have T steering these specs are what I’d use.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/0529/2724/files/2003-2009_2500_3500.pdf?v=1638206406
 
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Because of where they're located they catch a lot of salt, dirt and moisture inside that steel sleeve in the cavity formed by the flat that runs the length of the bolt. Just last month, after over 20 years mine would not let go either. I couldn't get them to budge so I took the truck to a "professional" to have them cut out. Luckily I was having the entire arms replaced, so that was just fine. I briefly thought about filling that cavity with grease or caulk to keep crap out but figured they probably wouldn't be loosened for another 20 years, so why bother!?
 
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