My caster is out of spec?

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  • Turf1600
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 9815

    #1

    My caster is out of spec?

    So, my car is aligned perfectly. .17 toe in on each wheel. However, I'm pulling left. My caster is out of spec as well. I'm running all new shocks, springs, control arms, tie rods, and derlin CABs. Will improperly pressed offset cabs impact my caster? Also, will caster cause my pull?

    Thanks-
    "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."
  • fretburnr
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jan 2005
    • 1496

    #2
    if one of your CABs is rotated in the mount and not at the proper upright position, the offset would definitely affect your caster as well as camber. I don't know if caster can cause pull while driving straight, but different camber certainly can - it's called camber thrust.
    Jay

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    • houstonh
      Wrencher
      • Aug 2007
      • 293

      #3
      so your drivers side has less caster correct? What springs/upper mounts are you using? How was it before the install of said parts?

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      • Turf1600
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 9815

        #4
        Originally posted by houstonh
        so your drivers side has less caster correct? What springs/upper mounts are you using? How was it before the install of said parts?
        New bilstein sports
        eibach springs

        It pulled right before - but due to terrible alignment.
        "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          Originally posted by Turf1600
          So, my car is aligned perfectly. .17 toe in on each wheel. However, I'm pulling left. My caster is out of spec as well. I'm running all new shocks, springs, control arms, tie rods, and derlin CABs. Will improperly pressed offset cabs impact my caster? Also, will caster cause my pull?

          Thanks-
          yes, and yes.
          Build thread

          Bimmerlabs

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          • Turf1600
            R3V OG
            • Nov 2006
            • 9815

            #6
            Maybe I'll just pick up some THR cabs.
            "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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            • Madhatter
              E30 Modder
              • Oct 2004
              • 966

              #7
              have you got the original items to return it to stock? id probably try replacing the cabs first and getting an alignment to check it still isnt out, before spending money on some aftermarket items. You could have something bent/damaged that is causing the caster issues, might end up buying the treehouse ones and find its still out.
              Just a little project im working on
              - http://www.lse30.com -

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