Front end alignment

[FOMOCO_1546]

I might and might not be a little confused. If I would buy a pair of 1-1/"2 coils that Wild Horses sells and install, would that help me get more positive caster or the opposite?
I lifted the front frame 1-1/2" with a jack measuring from axle to frame. Second picture now measures 8-1/2". Does appear to level truck better. Thanks

 

[reamer]

Lifting will not get you more caster.. makes it worse

 

[Rustytruck]

lifting the truck with springs changes the relation with the arms, the frame goes up lifting the arms at the back and the arms twisting the axle forward that's where you loose caster.

 

[FOMOCO_1546]

lifting the truck with springs changes the relation with the arms, the frame goes up lifting the arms at the back and the arms twisting the axle forward that's where you loose caster.

No such thing as a coil springs spacer that I’m aware of for this type of coil.
There were devices designed to shore up old tired springs but those are not guaranteed for a specific amount of left especially in a non-stock application.

Hi everyone, my bronco has been to easy to steer as long as I've owned it. Couldn't find anyone to check the alignment because they said they would probably damage the wheels. Finally checked my local ford dealership and they had adapters. The caster is way to low and he wasn't sure what ball joint sleeves it needed to correct this problem. Thought maybe someone could help.
1973 bronco
Stock suspension
Power steering
Disc brakes
New bushings
West Texas steering box rebuild

Update
I finally ended up replacing my d44 with another 44 out of my parts truck.
I replaced the following
1974 Dana 44
Inner axle seals
Outer dust seals
Stock Wildhorses coil springs
4* c bushings
Radius arm bushings
Trac bar bushings
Removed rear leaf overload spring
It drives so much better to the point that I can now relax. Today I took it to check my alignment and I'm in total shock after seeing this.

 

[DirtDonk]

Wow! Are you sure that’s a 74 housing? And not a 77 by any chance?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen caster numbers that high with just 4° bushings.
Even on a stock setup.
Maybe you got lucky and somewhere down the line a previous owner did the cut and turn for you.

 

[FOMOCO_1546]

Wow! Are you sure that’s a 74 housing? And not a 77 by any chance?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen caster numbers that high with just 4° bushings.
Even on a stock setup.
Maybe you got lucky and somewhere down the line a previous owner did the cut and turn for you.

Wow! Are you sure that’s a 74 housing? And not a 77 by any chance?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen caster numbers that high with just 4° bushings.
Even on a stock setup.
Maybe you got lucky and somewhere down the line a previous owner did the cut and turn for you.

Almost 100% sure. It came on a parts truck I bought in 2002 with rusted out frame. It also had power steering that is a factory set up.