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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cvhyatt
What is the steering issue that this fixes? I have a 3" lift and 33" tires but can't see that I have a problem that needs to be corrected - at least not in terms of driveability.
Originally Posted by cvhyatt
What is the steering issue that this fixes? I have a 3" lift and 33" tires but can't see that I have a problem that needs to be corrected - at least not in terms of driveability.
if you are to hold your forearms out in front of you at a 90 degree to your biceps, palms vertical, fingers tight, parallel - like a robot.

Sway just your hands in unison, left & right as if simulating your front two wheels steering. This would be stock steering; smooth as factory.

now lift your elbows up 2-3”
This should leave your hands pointed slightly down towards the ground. And when you sway your Hands simulating your steering - you can see technically your steering at a certain degree into the ground - instead of straight ahead.
Lifting the frame 3”, has pulled your frame further away from your axles - that space is drawn from your suspension- this is why your adding taller springs & longer travel shocks, extended brake lines ect- the castor arms are mounted to frame & while lifting, it rotated your axles a few degrees - so your now steering into the ground. The heavy weight of the truck, plus oversized tires makes the return to center steering not 100% - and this can vary based in quality products and individual setup. A few degrees to some is manageable & acceptable to a rover operator. The higher you lift, the more axle rotation occurs; thus the varying degrees of castor correction 3,6,9
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 05:57 AM
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@SundayFunday Fantastic explanation. Thank you!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by whowa004
It was the TF you didn't like correct? or did I misread something and it was the adrenaline's you didn't like?
Adrenaline's were perfect. TF's I did not like....
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 08:50 AM
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great explanation and thank you for clarifying XRAD!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by XRAD
bushing fitment, edges lessen turn radius, and heavy.....

Had a pair I gave away to fosnaught auto recyclers in canton OH with my 01 disco shell...3 degree...they may still have them....for cheap....bushings already installed!
I called these guys and they said they damaged your old truck taking it off with a front loader. Apparently the radius arms are toast. Bummer - that would have been a good find!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2021 | 06:55 PM
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Lower the mounting brackets on the frame. Get some square/rectangular tubing and cut out a spot for the frame and drop the bars 4 inches.
 
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