1.75" Dobinson's lift / steering feels vague

[crikeymike]

Yep, need some caster correction.

Dobinsons Rubber 2.5° Caster Bushing Kit for Land Cruiser

Dobinsons RB59-522K Rubber Caster Bushing Kit corrects the front caster angle when you lift your Land Cruiser 80 Series anywhere from 0-3"

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or

Dobinsons PB59-503K Adj Front Poly Caster Bushing Kit Land Cruiser

This PB59-503K Adjustable Front Radius Arm Caster Bushing Kit is designed for the 1990-97 Landcruiser 80 Series Wagon 105 Series

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I'd go for rubber at that height.

Edit: Also, old worn out stock springs would be lower than stock which would have even more caster (heavier steering), so the difference from that up to the new height would feel quite different without correcting the caster for the lift.

That's why I recommended this last week.

Tires don't change you suspension's lift height or caster.

 

[77mustard40]

For better input on this thread, post up your current alignment readings along with the measured ride height from the center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the fender in inches. IIRC stock is roughly 20.5" so you can subtract that from your reading to determine how much lift you have. Tire size has nothing to do with caster measurement or correction. It's basically just a guess until you know the real numbers.

 

[SoCalFJ803FE]

For better input on this thread, post up your current alignment readings along with the measured ride height from the center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the fender in inches. IIRC stock is roughly 20.5" so you can subtract that from your reading to determine how much lift you have. Tire size has nothing to do with caster measurement or correction. It's basically just a guess until you know the real numbers.

ok, will do, thank you

 

[Brindleboxer]

Everyone says to increase caster, what degree of caster are you shooting for with that lift? I'm running the exact same setup and I could still up my caster some if needed. When I'm on the highway if I have to make a fast motion things do feel a little sketchy. At the same time though I think if I increas caster any more that my wheels might rub

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just realized I'm on the 80 series forum, ignore me

Believe you should be shooting for between 2-4 degrees of caster.

 

[Brindleboxer]

Bushings are a budget fix but they are affective. The ones @crikeymike are options

BUT

Without knowing your current caster noone can give you a definitive options. Once you know the numbers, people with more knowledge can chime in and direct you to what would work and at what you budget will allow.

 

[SoCalFJ803FE]

thank you all, will get the numbers and post shortly