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Castor wedges

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Castor wedges

Post by mat wilson »

Hey guys where in Perth can i buy some castor wedges for my 60 series.
my castor angle is 2.6 degrees is this why my steering feels light and freaky.

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Re: Castor wedges

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mat wilson wrote:Hey guys where in Perth can i buy some castor wedges for my 60 series.
my castor angle is 2.6 degrees is this why my steering feels light and freaky.

cheers Mat
If thats minus 2.6 degrees then yes, if positive then no. Why do you think your castor is out? Extended shackles?
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Post by mat wilson »

yeah sorry mate it is minus 2.6 and yep it has extended shackles.
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Post by RAY185 »

ok, then yes you'll need some wedges. Not sure what correct castor angle on a 60 is, probably around 4+ but anything positive will be a big improvement so sounds like you will need at least a set of 3 degree wedges.

Plenty of online 4x4 shops sell them so you'll just have to pay postage on top. superior/snake/etc.

There was a thread on this recently for a 40 series if you can find it for more info.
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Post by mat wilson »

yeah i thought i would need them i work away so im only home for a week so online purchase takes to long so if i could source them in wa i will

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Post by mellows40 »

G'day Matt,

The thread ray is talking about was started by me.. and He's right I got a lot of info on it.. check it out It my help you..

P.S Ray I'm still workin on mine, when it comes to makin stuff I'm a perfectionist. just cant get em perfect .
Mine: A Tough little fj40
and a 105 series diesel
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Post by mellows40 »

Matt, the thread is caled "freaky steering"
Mine: A Tough little fj40
and a 105 series diesel
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Post by mat wilson »

yeah thanks mellows but if you read my first post i want to know where in Perth i can buy some.
i have read your thread it was very informative thanks for the info
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Post by RAY185 »

Any decent suspension supplies will have them or be able to get them in for you. You got Pedders over there?

How about this mob? http://wasuspensions.com.au/
mellows40 wrote: P.S Ray I'm still workin on mine, when it comes to makin stuff I'm a perfectionist. just cant get em perfect .
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Post by Sixty's Guy »

Any spring works will have them. Also you should find they are a fractiion of the cost than from the 4x4 shops.
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