Comments on: Caster

By: Mark Osland

Mark Osland — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:26:52 +0000

Thanks very much for this description! A well thought out and detailed piece of information……I’m looking forward to reading more!

By: Suspension Secrets

Suspension Secrets — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:13:19 +0000

In reply to Jafet hamuteta.

Hi Jafet,

For caster you would need to adjust the tension rod in the correct direction and then re-measure the caster each time using turn plates and a caster guage.

Thanks

By: Jafet hamuteta

Jafet hamuteta — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:50:15 +0000

Hi, thanks for information but, how can I adjust tension rods using the gauge

By: Suspension Secrets

Suspension Secrets — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:27:54 +0000

In reply to Francisco Izquierdo. Hi Francisco, thanks for the comment. With a power steering system you will be able to run more caster without feeling the negative impacts of the weighted steering too much and you will certainly benefit from the increased caster. Thanks

By: Francisco Izquierdo

Francisco Izquierdo — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:43:00 +0000

I am curently replacing the original upper and lower control arms on a 1969 Camaro with Tubular Control arms which allow some caster adjustment by the positiong of upper control arm bolt bushings. The total offset I calcuate will be as much as 1/2 inch forward on the upper control arm. Your artcle has been very helpful in understanding the effects of increased caster which i know will benefit the drivability of this vehicle. Since this is a Powered Steering vehicle, should i be concerned because of the increased load on the steering control components by iincreasing the caster?

By: Suspension Secrets

Suspension Secrets — Mon, 18 May 2020 08:02:54 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Jodoin. Hi Jonathan, Thanks for the comment. Good luck with the conversion. Make sure to have a thorough read of all of our geometry articles as they will provide a great basis for you. Thanks

By: Jonathan Jodoin

Jonathan Jodoin — Mon, 18 May 2020 00:33:10 +0000

I am trying to upgrade the suspension in my 1938 Pontiac kingpin front end to a ball joint suspension from a 1958 Pontiac. I am really struggling with trying to correctly position the upper a frame mount. Hopefully, these articles will help.

By: Suspension Secrets

Suspension Secrets — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:03:08 +0000

In reply to Peter Stefani.

Hi Peter, thanks for the comment. Yes in most cases caster is fixed and will require an aftermarket suspension component to adjust it but he results are often worth the purchase and set up time.

Thanks
Suspension Secrets

By: Peter Stefani

Peter Stefani — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:02:45 +0000

Great stuff, very useful ! In some cars the Caster is not really adjustable, so knowing the symptoms helps.