Caster Plates for 3” Lift (1 Viewer)

[Prvbs 2717]

I’ll be putting an icon 3” stage 1 lift on my 1997 LC and I’m torn between just using the caster correction bushings or going with caster plates and new OEM rubber bushings.
If I were to go with caster plates what range/size should I be looking for? It seems like most I’m seeing online at for 4” + kits.

 

[Prvbs 2717]

Or would the 2.5degree rubber (not poly) correction bushing kit from Dobinsons be a better/simpler option

 

[crx7]

I would install, let it settle, then get an alignment to measure the amount of caster you need. Not everyone gets the same lift off the same springs depending on your weight.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

What he said.

And remember there are multiple options for correcting caster.

@eimkeith sells a sweet drop bracket.

Plus there is the often ignored option of offset trunion bearings. A great way to go if your also due for a knuckle service.

 

[Cruiser4Lyfe]

I’ve been getting front end vibration from the OME polyurethane bushings, so my rig is at the shop having stock rubber bushings and Land Tank caster correction plates installed. He says he’s never had good luck with only using offset bushings for caster correction.

 

[Prvbs 2717]

I’ve been getting front end vibration from the OME polyurethane bushings, so my rig is at the shop having stock rubber bushings and Land Tank caster correction plates installed. He says he’s never had good luck with only using offset bushings for caster correction.

What size lift? 2.5 caster plates?

 

[Cruiser4Lyfe]

What size lift? 2.5 caster plates?

OME 2.5” lift. And yes, 2.5 LandTank plates.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I went with MAF drop brackets on my 3" heavy lift and couldn't be happier

zero issues

 

[Lumpskie]

I also run Land Tank 2.5" plates on my 3" lift. Very happy with the results. (I believe I'm just below 3 degrees of caster and I have almost exactly 3" lift up front and just below 4" in the rear)

 

[Delta VS]

DO NOT use caster bushings for that much lift.

 

[Prvbs 2717]

DO NOT use caster bushings for that much lift.

I ordered the regular rubber bushing (not poly) replacement kit from dobinson. I’ll end up order caster plates but just not sure what degree correction plates I’ll need.

 

[77mustard40]

Install the suspension and drive it to settle, measure your lift and get a caster reading. Making the call on plates should be pretty straightforward with that information in hand.