Too much castor?

[I4CUTigers]

3/2 Dobinson Lift, JBA UCA’s on 265/70/17 will eventually move up to 285/70’s.

Just want to make sure I won’t have any mechanical issues with this much caster. I wanted it around 4, but there was a communication mix up on my end.

Any concerns with these specs?

 

[T-Runner]

How are you tracking with this alignment ?

 

[I4CUTigers]

How are you tracking with this alignment ?

Straight as far as I can tell, but it’s definitely more resistance in the steering wheel to turn. Not awful, just noticeable.

 

[T-Runner]

Straight as far as I can tell, but it’s definitely more resistance in the steering wheel to turn. Not awful, just noticeable.

Do you notice subtle bump steer ?

 

[I4CUTigers]

Do you notice subtle bump steer ?

Not at speed that I can tell. If I go over something slow, but I don’t think that’s out of character unless I’m miss remember my pre 4 degrees of caster days.

 

[Jetboy]

Imo if it drives okay, it's fine. 5* isn't unusual in cars in general. Lots of cars spec that or higher. Biggest issue is probably heavy steering wheel and a little more feedback on rutted or highly crowned roads. If it doesn't bother you, it's probably okay to leave as is.

 

[manofsteele2003]

I'd go to another alignment shop that specializes in lifted vehicles if possible. I have the same control arms but mine is only lifted about 1 3/4" in the front and I don't have that much caster.

 

[hallcs]

Mines at 3.5

I have the same lift but with JBA Uppers. Told the alignment tech between 3 and 4, came back at 3.5 on both sides. Drives very nice. I'd have them re-align or take someplace else and tell them no more then 4.0

 

[TrailRunnin14]

Nothing wrong with 5.3. Nothing wrong with 4. I run 4.7 with 2.5” of lift in the front. Mine drives great with 285’s and no rubbing. Also no BMC with that much caster.


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