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Old 04-21-2023, 12:27 PM   #22
BIG BLOCK JIMMY
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Re: Front Leaf Spring Caster Shim Install

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My only concern about your application is the 4" lift. If you don't do too much 4-wheeling you will be OK, but double check your front U-joint angle just to be safe. unfortunately increasing caster with shims also increases your U-joint angles.
Let me know how you make out.
I don't do any 4-wheeling in the Jimmy. only joy rides on dry sunny days. It will be a couple weeks before I can get to this, but I will follow up with the results. Thanks again for your help..... and I'll be putting the fat end forward.
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