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Old 04-15-2012, 09:36 AM
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Castor setting
Anyone no where 4 degrees would be in relation to
the cambolt with the hole in it on the caster setting?
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Old 08-26-2017, 07:05 AM
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based on my son's 2017 3500 Dually 4x4, arrow on cam bolt would be at the farthest mark towards the axle/front of truck.
that's what we found yesterday when we adjusted the caster,...
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Originally Posted by chopper698
Anyone no where 4 degrees would be in relation to
the cambolt with the hole in it on the caster setting?
take it to a front end alignment shop unless your'e in training for alignment for four wheel drive vehicles!
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"caster" can be set at home in your level driveway, with the use of basic hand tools and a angle finder. no need to take it in to a shop
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From personal experience, I tend to agree with stroker101. Give or take a half degree.
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