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Old 01-04-2009, 05:43 PM
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The jam nuts on the adjustable arms are huge. I just used a tongue and groove adjustable wrench. It isn't like you need to tighten them to spec or anything, because if the entire apparatus rotates, you have much bigger problems than a loose nut.
Old 01-04-2009, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TexsDream77
I want to go help him just because of where he is. But, it is a long drive. Next time I visit my family in MN I'm going to stop say hi and keep driving.
X2, I'd love to go to Montana! My wife and I have always talked about going. Must have been something about it in all those country songs I listened to when I was a kid. Ah, maybe one day. I got a BIGGASS 2 1/2 in crecent from my dad, no more worries about tightening big nuts now! Pipe wrench worked before that, I think that's the simple name for a tongue and groove. A big crecent will come in handy for adj trk bar jam nuts and bolts also.
Old 01-05-2009, 10:49 AM
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GONETOSHOOT dropped of a pipe wrench and a crecent. The cresent wasnt big enough. I turned the arms in one full turn today. It took about 15 minutes. I just used a rachet strap to pull the axle back to get the bolts to go back through. Super easy.

Would it be a good idea to have the alignement checked again? When you change caster doesnt it affect toe also?
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Originally Posted by kntr
GONETOSHOOT dropped of a pipe wrench and a crecent. The cresent wasnt big enough. I turned the arms in one full turn today. It took about 15 minutes. I just used a rachet strap to pull the axle back to get the bolts to go back through. Super easy.

Would it be a good idea to have the alignement checked again? When you change caster doesnt it affect toe also?
Your toe should be fine, it wouldn't have changed enough to matter. I wouldn't bring it back in, they might mess it up. You still gettin any vibes now?
Old 01-05-2009, 11:41 AM
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Just out of curiosity, what angle is the vertical center line of the front diff with 6-7 degrees of caster ?
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Your toe should be fine, it wouldn't have changed enough to matter. I wouldn't bring it back in, they might mess it up. You still gettin any vibes now?
I havent gone for a test drive yet. We are having a crazy snow storm right now and the roads are all snow packed. I wouldn't be able to tell if the vibe was gone or not. It was barely there before.

I did have to fix the boot on the driveline. The boot had pulled out from under the clamp. I took the clamp off and pulled the boot back straight and then put the clamp back on. It should be good to go for awhile. Ill have to watch it.

I might take it to the alignment shop in a month or so. Ill tell them to not mess with the castor and I want to watch them do the alignment.

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Old 01-05-2009, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CJtoJK
Just out of curiosity, what angle is the vertical center line of the front diff with 6-7 degrees of caster ?
I'm geometrically challenged I was lucky to read the angle finder right. I have to have a picture of what you want to figure that one out.
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Think I got it figured out. Like this from the pass side / like this from the front l or maybe this \ if your on the driver side.
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Originally Posted by kntr
I havent gone for a test drive yet. We are having a crazy snow storm right now and the roads are all snow packed. I wouldn't be able to tell if the vibe was gone or not. It was barely there before.

I did have to fix the boot on the driveline. The boot had pulled out from under the clamp. I took the clamp off and pulled the boot back straight and then put the clamp back on. It should be good to go for awhile. Ill have to watch it.

I might take it to the alignment shop in a month or so. Ill tell them to not mess with the castor and I want to watch them do the alignment.
good to hear! I think you should be good to go now. Dont worry about the angle now. Its probably about 5-6 and that is great! 4 degrees is stock so you are still better driving then stock caster.
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Think I got it figured out. Like this from the pass side / like this from the front l or maybe this \ if your on the driver side.
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