control arms
Registered User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 0
From: The 951-Flatbill center of the universe
Pauly, he's chasing DW.
goodeyesniper, how much caster are you running now? 5* is quite a bit, I ran 3.5* when I still had the 4 link.
I run 2* now, no steering stabilizer and no DW. The again, I ditched the 4 link.....
goodeyesniper, how much caster are you running now? 5* is quite a bit, I ran 3.5* when I still had the 4 link.
I run 2* now, no steering stabilizer and no DW. The again, I ditched the 4 link.....
Trending Topics
I don't think overdueing castor is the answer. It may mask the problem but its not the answer. If all your links and arms are sound I would take a hard look at your tires. Even if they are brand new and balanced perfectly if worth a shot. Good luck!
Registered User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 0
From: The 951-Flatbill center of the universe
Actually, caster usually IS the problem. The technical term for DW is "Caster Shimmy". Worn steering/suspension components and bad tires just magnify the symptoms.
More caster will usually cure it, but it gets to a point where it affects the steering and it's hard on the ball joints.....
More caster will usually cure it, but it gets to a point where it affects the steering and it's hard on the ball joints.....
Actually, caster usually IS the problem. The technical term for DW is "Caster Shimmy". Worn steering/suspension components and bad tires just magnify the symptoms.
More caster will usually cure it, but it gets to a point where it affects the steering and it's hard on the ball joints.....
More caster will usually cure it, but it gets to a point where it affects the steering and it's hard on the ball joints.....
With that bumper, the lift, and those tires not sure just caster is going to cure it. Check out the following link for adjustable arms and steering stabilizer.
http://www.solidsteel.biz/
That much caster is hard on about everything in the front end including the drive lines. Good luck on figuring it out.
http://www.solidsteel.biz/
That much caster is hard on about everything in the front end including the drive lines. Good luck on figuring it out.
Registered User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 0
From: The 951-Flatbill center of the universe
There is a place called Top Gun Customz based out of Tenn. They have them for under $200. I have done business with them before and had no problems. Check them out, www.topguncustomz.com.
I fought with dw for several months, checking this, checking that, rechecking this and that,, then buddy of mine that is a dc mechanic went for a ride with me, without even knowing what I had done, he immediately said that it was a lack of castor. So I went to another fellow that I know, he is the alignment tech for another dc dealer here. He told me that everytime he does a wheel alignment on a dodge truck now (with a diesel) he automatically goes to the max castor that the stock arms will allow. which is in the 5 degree area. Since he has done mine, it has been good. I hit a bump that normally would have had me bouncing off the road into the ditch at about 100 MPH and no dw..,
Kevin
Kevin



