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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    @DirtDonk The vibs happen when in constant cruise at around 45 give or take. Sounds a bit like a whoosh--whoosh--whoosh kind of like a...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Just as a consideration, when I first drove the Bronco (after which I started this thread) and had what I would describe as unacceptable...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    My original arms were ok. Not too much rust, mainly surface. One did have a slight bend in it, but not noticeable in measuring the...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Paul, agree. I will stick with what I have now for a while. St this point, there really is no easy solution to get 1 or 2* more anyway...
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    Torkman66 reacted to Shimmy's post in the thread Another Caster Question... with Like Like.
    As Paul mentioned, the 4* caster is good and certainly in the realm that most folks are happy with. Will more caster help with tracking...
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    Torkman66 reacted to Broncobowsher's post in the thread Another Caster Question... with Like Like.
    When the front end checks out good, look at the rear end. Spring bushings, if the fronts get sloppy a tiny shift in the rear axle will...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Good points. I have owned a 68 Scout and still own a 83 CJ7. While I cannot claim I have driven them much, I do know my CJ has more...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Here are the numbers form the alignment shop. Better than I thought they would be. Interesting as well, it actually drove pretty good...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    @lars I hear you...once I get the numbers tomorrow at the alignment shop, I'll have a better idea of what I am dealing with...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Agree all. Here is a question. Other than installing the bushings wrong (placed in wrong position) are there other ways to install...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Yes, that is how I measured it. Sry for not explaining myself very well. I’m anxious to see what it is tomorrow. Seems 4* would be ok...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    @jamesroney the rear is 1" higher than the front. I have already removed the #3 leaf and the small one just to get it down to what it...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    I went out and lowered the sleeve into the yoke. I reached 40ft#s before the sleeve was in the proper location to increase caster (Slot...
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    Sounds right. Going out to work on it now.
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    Torkman66 replied to the thread Another Caster Question....
    I'll poke around to see where that article was regarding preload. Seems like if you are supposed to screw it in to 1/8" BELOW yoke lip...
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