How does caster affect the camber of a wheel?
A simplified way to think of it is the angle of the ball joints. Caster affects a vehicles resistance to turning, and changes the amount of camber gain a wheel has when turned. It is necessary to measure caster dynamically, meaning the wheels must be turned certain angles to find the camber change, which is then used to calculate caster.
What can cause wheel alignment to go out of Spec?
Pot holes or similar “trauma” to your suspension can knock the wheel alignment out of spec, and even bend suspension components in extreme cases. By owning your own wheel alignment gauge you will know if the vehicle actually needs adjusting, so no unnecessary trips (or payments!) to the alignment shop.
What does camber, caster, and toe mean?
Wheel alignment is a measurement of a vehicles wheels and tires, the angles of interest are camber, caster, and toe. Improper toe settings are the most common cause of alignment issues. Toe affects a vehicles straight line stability and turn in characteristics.
When do you need a wheel alignment tool?
So if you take your car to the track, you will likely want to change your alignment, dialing in more camber, and less toe, for example. Having your own wheel alignment tool or camber gauge makes checking your own alignment easy.
Which is better for alignment positive caster or camber?
Camber doesn’t improve turn-in, Positive caster does. Camber is not good for tire wear, Camber doesn’t improve directional stability, Camber adversely effects braking and acceleration. This alignment information is used for high performance set-ups.
Can a caster be set do to drop kit?
Well they told me (the dealer) that every thing was correct on the alignment but the caster, even the work order said caster could not be set do to drop kit, im wondering if they didn’t mean the camber could not be set. They did not give me a print out of the alingment so im not sure what to believe.
What kind of caster does GMC crew cab use?
Ok i have had a little problem over the past few years with the alignment problems on my 06 Chevrolet Crew Cab it has a static drop consisting of a Mcgaughys 4/6 kit, 2″ spindle, 2″ spring then a 6″ flip kit and still running stock 17’s with 40k miles.
How does caster affect the wear of tires?
Caster won’t effect tire wear. Loose tierods will make tires wear quick. Your tie rods are probably going bad because of the angle they are at. They should be level to the ground but with the drop you have I bet they aren’t. DJM makes a kit to help that by mounting your tierods on the bottom side of your spindles.