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Ralph Moore · 03-12-2015, 09:32 AM

Camber is set, caster you can check with an angle gauge. I have a needle style, but digital is a bit more accurate. Best way to check is to have a tool, I had one made, that fits in the kingpin hole snugly and then has a flat on the kingpin centerline axis. Your angle Finder goes on the flat and you get an accurate measurement of caster. Of course the car must be at ride height to check this. I think I set mine at 6 1/2 degrees. You can also measure from a set point on the chassis, say trans mount holes, to king pin center on each side to ensure your axle is straight and in alignment with the rear axle.

03-12-2015, 09:32 AM	#3
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: dropped axle, split bones install questions. Camber is set, caster you can check with an angle gauge. I have a needle style, but digital is a bit more accurate. Best way to check is to have a tool, I had one made, that fits in the kingpin hole snugly and then has a flat on the kingpin centerline axis. Your angle Finder goes on the flat and you get an accurate measurement of caster. Of course the car must be at ride height to check this. I think I set mine at 6 1/2 degrees. You can also measure from a set point on the chassis, say trans mount holes, to king pin center on each side to ensure your axle is straight and in alignment with the rear axle.