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**robnolimit** · 05-03-2012, 11:53 AM

OK Tuners, CASTER
Caster is the 'rake' of the front spindle. like a bike fork. The lower ball joint should be a bit in ahead of the upper ball joint and the angle that the spindle leans back is the caster. Caster is used for stability and handling. As a basic rule, More caster will increase stability, but, at some point the steering will get tighter, and the edges of the tires will start to wear. I would say that 5 to 7 deg is a reasonable street setting.

05-03-2012, 11:53 AM	#1195
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Make it handle OK Tuners, CASTER Caster is the 'rake' of the front spindle. like a bike fork. The lower ball joint should be a bit in ahead of the upper ball joint and the angle that the spindle leans back is the caster. Caster is used for stability and handling. As a basic rule, More caster will increase stability, but, at some point the steering will get tighter, and the edges of the tires will start to wear. I would say that 5 to 7 deg is a reasonable street setting. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!