Need some help with caster bushings (Colorado Springs) (1 Viewer)
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coloradobrown
100 series, 80 series, '82 FJ40, now an '88 FJ62
'Import Auto' has done a lot of the suspension work on my '88 FJ62'. Family owned, and great people/service.
2265 La Montana Way Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 260-0992
This is near Academy and Vickers.
2265 La Montana Way Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 260-0992
This is near Academy and Vickers.
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The guy I spoke to at Dobinsons told me I didn’t need plates unless I went closer to 5” of lift.
I pressed in a set for hossierdaddy a few years back. They weren’t that bad. He had some cups from someone that made it easier. The cups were completely destroyed when we were done. He also made a jig, to make sure that the holes were in the right place. I’ve got a Harbor Freight 20 tin press, and lots of accessories. I’d be happy to help. I’m up in Woodland Park, if it’s worth the drive. -Luke.
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They're fine for shorter lifts - I've had them on my 2" for years.
He didn't get a short lift. The 3"tapered dobinson coils will net him closer to 4” .
Caster spec for an 80 series is 2°-4° and the driving difference between 2° and 4° is Day & Night.
Friends dont let friends use caster bushing period!
I like the guys that say I have caster bushing and my 80 drive good only because they know no difference.
Friends dont let friends use caster bushing period!
I like the guys that say I have caster bushing and my 80 drive good only because they know no difference.
▲This is disappointing▲
Caster spec for an 80 series is 2°-4° and the driving difference between 2° and 4° is Day & Night.
Friends dont let friends use caster bushing period!
I like the guys that say I have caster bushing and my 80 drive good only because they know no difference.
I drove it about 30K miles before I lifted it, and 120K miles after.
murf
Lifer
Major improvement the day I removed the poly caster bushings , replaced them all with new rubber OEM bushings, and went caster plates.
Unlike most " i think I feel something" upgrades, the difference plastered a smile on my face for a long time every time I drove it with the smooth ride and stable steering.
Unlike most " i think I feel something" upgrades, the difference plastered a smile on my face for a long time every time I drove it with the smooth ride and stable steering.
Hoosier Daddy
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Luke, you have an incredibly good memory! You remember that better than I do.
I don't remember if you helped me install the first set or the second set, but I do know that I went through two sets of caster bushings because the first set developed tears in the rubber. So that's one more reason why plates may be a better idea.
You recommend 5 degrees of caster for the 3.5" tapered coils ?
My recommendation for any 80 series would be a minimum of 4° caster at ride height.
You didn’t see how long it took me struggling to remember your ‘Mud name. Lol.
I’m thinking it was the first set, because I remember us both reading directions and trying to figure things out. Seems like a second set would have been a little easier.
Hoosier Daddy
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Yeah, I recall doing the second set now -used the leftover mangled cup from the first set and a BFH. The first set was rubber and the second was poly.
