Factory Camber Readings

[XXXR]

So I tried setting up a step by step process for installing the caster correction on the FJ80. (1997)

I'm under caster on my rig and about to pull the arms once again. I understand that the front bushing up, back one down. (control arm as far down as it will go) Am I supposed to me measuring from the ground? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[alkaline747trio]

My vote is have your alignment shop do it, then you eliminate all doubt.

If you want to do it yourself, consider the line created by the front edge of the control arm 180* and mount the bushings at 90* compared to the line having the front bushing's hole mounted at 12 o'clock and the rear bushing's hole mounted at 6 o'clock. Rotating them back (towords the rear of the truck) may create more correction.

 

[XXXR]

Thanks Alkaline -
Difficult to find a shop that will do it here in Santa Cruz. Asked one particular shop and they said there was no guarantee that it would be correct the first or even second attempt in installing since these are non OEM and the truck is lifted. I'll go at it again. Thanks for the tips.

 

[PHAEDRUS]

Just use a string line fromteh center of the rear bushing (body mount) and bring it into the center of the cup for the front bushing. you should be installing at 90- degrees off of theat line for both bushings.
dave

 

[alkaline747trio]

PH., would he use the line that triangulates the cups to the rear bushing, or the line created by the top edge of the "short length" of the arm? It would seem to get the most correction that mounting them 90* to the "short length" is the best option.