View Full Version : What part is adjusted to set caster?


ray moore
Jul 4th, 06, 07:21 AM
Hi all

i have a previous post on asking what specs to set for the front end alignment. Just so i know what the shop will be doing, I know the camber is set with shims in the Upper Control Arms and the toe in is set with the threaded rod on the Inner/outer Tie rod ends. What is the part that is adjusted to set the caster, I cannot find any info on what they change to make this setting? I just like to know what they will be doing to the car.

Thanks
Ray

Mark C
Jul 4th, 06, 07:53 AM
Same shims that are used for camber. The shop will just use a little more shims under the front or rear stud. More shims under the front stud adds positive caster, more under the rear adds negative caster.

ray moore
Jul 4th, 06, 05:47 PM
Hi Mark C

Thanks for explaining that, it make sense once pointed out. I kept thinking what the heck do they adjust, their's nothing else adjusable. A big DUH! on my part.

Thanks
Ray