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Darty steering

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Hi5nCJ, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. Dec 27, 2007
    Hi5nCJ

    Hi5nCJ Hi5nCJ

    Omaha, NE
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    I am brand new to world of Jeeps. Just got rid of the full-size Blazer for a 78 CJ5. Question is.... There are lift shackles on it, 2" I think. The steering is very darty and it doesn't want to center back up after a turn. I know the shackles have changed my castor angle. How can I correct this? Should I remove the shackles? I'm running 32" tires and don't want to go smaller, so I will need some kind of lift without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance for any insight.:?
     
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    Hi5nCJ, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. Dec 27, 2007
    mcgillacuddy

    mcgillacuddy Member

    Kalama, WA
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    Caster shims is one way. They are a wedge that goes between your axle and the spring...you want it to tilt the pinion downward (positive caster)...It will make all the difference in the world.
     
    mcgillacuddy, Dec 27, 2007
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  3. Dec 27, 2007
    Hi5nCJ

    Hi5nCJ Hi5nCJ

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    cool... thanx. where do ya get em?
     
    Hi5nCJ, Dec 27, 2007
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