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Old 05-14-2016, 11:42 AM   #184
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Re: My caster mod (with pictures)

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Originally Posted by crakarjax View Post
I think you'd have to twist one cap one way, the other cap the opposite -- otherwise you'd draw the caps in or move them out equally netting no caster gain. I'd be concerned about removing bearing surface on the one end of the shaft though, causing premature wearout since the caps are the actual friction surfaces.
You are correct in tightening one and loosening the other when it comes to the caps, but since both ends are right hand turn when you twist a shaft already installed the shaft moves forward and backwards. It won't squeeze or push the ears of the control arm at all.
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