Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) caster specs

[JKouzez]

Okay i have experienced the DW with my 4x4 i almost had to change my pants afterward, i already have a list of all the front end parts i intend to replace. I know that spacers make the problem much much worse which my truck does have. From what i read adding caster seems to correct the problem but what are the stock caster specs i can only find them for the 1/2 ton are they same? This is a rediculous problem that DC cant seem to fix i am not one to take chances of injuring myself or anyone else on the road, anyway I also have a very trustworthy alingment guy who will actually take the time to adjust the caster to the specs i tell him after i get all the parts installed. thanks in advance maybe this can help out some other people out there.

 

[Extreme1]

The alignment shop I recently had my truck aligned at said to get as mush as possible. They shoot for 5+ degrees. My caster adjusters were rusted (broke one trying to move it) so it stayed at 4 until I put the bushing kit in this summer.

 

[JPittinger]

Be careful of too much caster. You can get DW from too much or too little caster. The only way I got rid of it was to even out the rotational tension on the front springs (due to the caster). I can't tell you what my alignment specs are, but they AREN'T stock or what I had the shop set them at.

JJ