Stock Suspension - 2 Degree Bushings?

[ShoeSlinger]

I have (new) stock suspension and it has all new bushings. I am removing the front end and am wondering if it is worth replacing the C bushings with 2 degree even though they are new. Will I notice any handling differences with 2 degree versus zero or just a waste of $ and time? Figure now would be the time since front is coming off anyways.

Thanks

 

[75MIKE]

Take it to an alignment shop and get the caster reading before you take apart. You may want to go back with even more than 2 degrees to get the optimal caster numbers.

Seems like factory caster numbers are always on the lean side.

 

[T-7ToNewOldB]

Original caster and toe numbers were both lean. Better to not use the original specs. Modern tires and power steering give us more options.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Before you change the bushings, check the pinion angle. You might not want to add castor that way.

 

[ShoeSlinger]

Thanks you saved me a few hours of possibly needless work.

 

[Jfryjfry]

If you have stock suspension I’m guessing you’re not taking it off the beaten path much. In which case the front pinion angle isn’t as big of a deal.
If this is the case, definitely look at some degreed bushings. Maybe more than 2*

 

[Rustytruck]

you have a 1974 should have power steering and trying to run California freeways I would want more caster. Can you drive the truck 70 mph down the freeway one handed? proper caster, and round balanced tires you should be able to do that.