How do you set the caster on a Mopar?

How do you set the caster on a Mopar?

First set the front adjuster max “out” and rear cam adjuster max “in”…Then check caster measurement both sides. Next, go to the side of the car with the most positive caster measurement reading and move that rear adjuster “out” so that wheel has the same caster as the other.

What should camber be set at?

For a normal car you typically want to maintain a slight amount of negative camber (0.5 – 1°) to have a good balance of cornering grip, braking grip, and tire wear. On most vehicles it’s common to have slightly more negative camber (0.8 – 1.3°) in the rear to reduce the chances of oversteer (loss of grip in rear).

Do you adjust caster or camber first?

With front-end alignments, correct caster and camber adjustments first. Certain FWD vehicles do not offer caster adjustments, but correcting the camber may bring the caster within specs.

Does camber affect caster?

Caster angle affects the camber of the wheel during steering. If a car is set up with positive caster, the outside wheel will gain negative camber during cornering.

Do you want positive or negative caster?

Increasing the amount of positive caster will increase steering effort and straight line tracking, as well as improve high speed stability and cornering effectiveness. Positive caster also increases tire lean when cornering (almost like having more negative camber) as the steering angle is increased.

Where do you adjust caster?

The screw can be adjusted to move the wheel forwards or backwards adjusting the caster angle. One common way to adjust caster is to install an offset caster bush. This bush mounts the back or front of the lower wishbone to the car and has the centre bolt hole offset in a forward direction.

Do you have to adjust camber and caster for wheel alignment?

Camber and caster settings on this vehicle are referred to as Net Build. The result is no required adjustment of camber and caster. When performing a wheel alignment, caster and camber are not normally considered adjustable angles.

Do you have to do a wheel alignment on a Dodge Charger?

The modern Dodge Charger (2014 included) requires a 4-wheel alignment (i.e. both front and rear). Camber and caster settings on this vehicle are referred to as Net Build. The result is no required adjustment of camber and caster. When performing a wheel alignment, caster and camber are not normally considered adjustable angles.

Can a camber link change the alignment of a car?

A Plus or Minus 1 mm repair camber link will change camber approximately 0.5 – 0.7 degrees in the preferred direction. So a normal 4-wheel alignment checks the camber & caster but only makes alignment adjustments to toe. Rear alignment should be checked first & adjusted if needed.

How can I Keep my Camber from moving?

The only way to maintain camber from moving is to adjust caster in equal but opposite amounts. For instance if you are trying to increase caster on the right front but maintain the current cambe angle, you would tilt the forward eccentric outward and tilt the rear eccentric in towards center the exact same amount.