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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 09:07 PM
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O5 X. Wandering a bit. Did an X code c code spring swap from ATS. New ball joints, ends and blue top box. The spring added about 4 inches of lift. I have 2.5 degree shims under the springs and the adjustable bushings. My caster is at 2.6 degrees currently. Would bumping that to 4 degrees get it to track better?
 
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Originally Posted by DMartin308
O5 X. Wandering a bit. Did an X code c code spring swap from ATS. New ball joints, ends and blue top box. The spring added about 4 inches of lift. I have 2.5 degree shims under the springs and the adjustable bushings. My caster is at 2.6 degrees currently. Would bumping that to 4 degrees get it to track better?
5 degrees positive caster is the sweet spot and you will drive straight as an arrow
 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 11:27 PM
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Agree with above, 5 degrees is the min target. The downside to going more is increased steering effort.
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