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Dec 16, 2020 | 08:22 PM

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MDK993

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Originally Posted by 4wd6.7L

I don't think anyone was necessarily suggesting ordering directly from SPC, there is no reason to. They charge MSRP, $29.84 ea.. I dont know what they want for shipping or tax. They can however be purchased through places like Autozone and Orielys next day for the same price as CJC. I haven't done an extensive search but CJ Pony parts comes out to $41.98 +tax and shipping, $53.81. Thats $10 less than CJC.

Could have been a lack of patients and 1 too many whiskies!

Dec 16, 2020 | 08:36 PM

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Could have been a lack of patients and 1 too many whiskies!

😆 Been there. I'll be interested to hear how the truck feels to you after install, although you don't seem to be having any issue with it as is.

Dec 16, 2020 | 09:41 PM

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😆 Been there. I'll be interested to hear how the truck feels to you after install, although you don't seem to be having any issue with it as is.

The steering is definitely different. Honestly I dont know if its the tires, geometry or both. So Ill tackle all the inexpensive first to see if I can improve the handling.

Dec 17, 2020 | 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by V10DoubleTow

Carli shims are 2°. SPC, Delco, and others are available in 2.3° and 2.6°. Run 2.3° on the driver's side and 2.6° on the passenger side to compensate for road crown.

SPC Caster Adjusters:
23268 Cam +.50 / Cas +2.3
23269 Cam +.30 / Cas +2.6

so what should the castor angles be from factory and post shims?

these are my measurements post 1.5in level, no track bar(yet). Have longer shocks installed and a new steering

Dec 17, 2020 | 05:46 AM

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PMF & a certified master Ford Tech both told me the Super Duty’s don’t have enough Negative Caster (top ball joint rolled backwards) from the factory / specs.

Dec 17, 2020 | 06:31 AM

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so what should the castor angles be from factory and post shims?

these are my measurements post 1.5in level, no track bar(yet). Have longer shocks installed and a new steering

Heavy suspension 2.8 on the left 3.1 on the right
Standard suspension 3.5 and 3.8

Dec 17, 2020 | 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BROWN DOG KTM

PMF & a certified master Ford Tech both told me the Super Duty’s don’t have enough Negative Caster (top ball joint rolled backwards) from the factory / specs.

you sound extremely confused but dont feel bad. alot of people dont understand this caster and camber stuff, even though its very simple. 0 is straight up and down. the negative number in the center of the printout is only refering to the difference between right and left

Dec 17, 2020 | 09:27 AM

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gonzanc

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Originally Posted by SteveOF350_SCREW

so what should the castor angles be from factory and post shims?

these are my measurements post 1.5in level, no track bar(yet). Have longer shocks installed and a new steering

Not entirely sure what they should come from the factory with, but with 1.5" level you likely lost 1-1.5 degrees of castor. I would want to be in the 4-6 degree range post level/lift for optimal results.