Caster

[Grey owl]

Just got back from alignment shop after having the toe set. Have 2 1/2 lift 31 inch tires stock radius arms 2 degree bushings. My caster is -.5 degrees. The tech said you never want caster as a negative reading.

Should i put a 7 degree bushing kit in or extended arms and 2 degree bushings.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I would have a set of 7° bushings ordered in no time.

 

[Glass Pony]

Here's my before and after with a 2-1/2" lift. Don't waste your time with 4-degree bushings, go straight to the 7-degree bushings.

 

[Grey owl]

camber?

Your single word thread title says "caster."

Your post says "camber."

Your tech did not say you never want negative camber. Many cars run negative camber.

search "cut and turn" on this forum. You don't need to cut and turn at 2.5 lift, but all of the bushing degree/ radius arm corrections have been discussed there.

Please update your avatar to show your Bronco, and your location.

Yeah that tech isn’t wrong, you definitely don’t want to be in the negative on caster, that’ll make it feel pretty sketchy on the road.
With a 2.5” lift and stock arms, that is pretty common though. The 2 bushings usually just don’t cut it once you lift these things.
If it were me, I’d throw in a set of 7 bushings first and see where that lands you. A lot of guys end up back in the 4–5 positive range with those and it drives way better without spending a ton.
Extended arms are the right fix long term, but that’s more money and work. I’d only go that route if you’re still not happy after bushings or planning more upgrades anyway.

How’s it feel driving right now, wandering all over or just a little loose?

It certianly wonders around. Feels better with the toe set properly. I think i will try the 7s first as suggested.

 

[Otis Campbell]

Cut and turn is the ultimate solution!

 

[Grey owl]

Here's my before and after with a 2-1/2" lift. Don't waste your time with 4-degree bushings, go straight to the 7-degree bushings. View attachment 960272 View attachment 960273

This is great information i will get the 7 degree bushings in right away

Cut and turn is the ultimate solution!

I have not been able to find a good description of the actual procedure. It does however sound like the most expensive and labour intensive solution. I drive about 400 miles a year, so i will try the 7 degree bushings initially then do the cut and turn next winter once its parked.

 

[Torkman66]

Do you use 4 wheel drive at all? Asking because you can install the 7* or you can get Duff's adjustable caster arms. They are very solid and work great. If you wheel much you will want to go ahead and cut and turn because increasing caster with all of the "after-market" stuff moves the pinon angle down too much. Unless like me you never use 4 wheel drive, then pinon is not an issue.

 

[widowmaker77]

If you don’t want to do a cut turn on the inner c’s then I would order 7* bushings. Or duffs T-Rex arms and 2* bushings. I did the cut and turn after my 7* bushings only gave me like +1.5* with 3.5” lift.

 

[Grey owl]

Do you use 4 wheel drive at all? Asking because you can install the 7* or you can get Duff's adjustable caster arms. They are very solid and work great. If you wheel much you will want to go ahead and cut and turn because increasing caster with all of the "after-market" stuff moves the pinon angle down too much. Unless like me you never use 4 wheel drive, then pinon is not an issue.

Honestly, I rebuilt the front diff, new gears bearings, seals, disc brakes, drive shaft Tom's lock outs, everything new. But since the resto was done its never been in 4WD, or off road. Its a grocery getter, to cruiser shows, and gets me back and fourth from the golf course. I don’t even drive it in the rain, its always garaged. It doesn't get 500 miles a year. Never even been on the Hwy. Lol

 

[DirtDonk]

But it looks ready if it’s ever needed!

 

[Grey owl]

Yes its all there all new parts, i have locked the hubs s couple times.

 

[Torkman66]

You have a nice classic. You also have some time and money in it and you will be much happier when it drives smooth and tracks straight. Just bite the bullet and get the Duffs adjustable arms. Youl never look back and your caster will be whatever you want it to be.