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  1. 22nd October 2012, 10:46 PM #1
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    Is a negative castor angle dangerous

    After fitting my Disco1 with 2inch lifted springs the castor angle at wheel alignment has gone from +2degrees before the lift to a -1.

    Is this a dangerous situation or should I just see how it handles. I have just ordered a new steering damper to help after the lift, tough dog return to centre which I will fit shortly. What are other's experiences with a negative castor angle. DO I really need to fit the corrected arms or bushes?? Thanks
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  2. 23rd October 2012, 07:55 AM #2
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    What you need to do is castor correction via slotted swivels. You will probably find it shimmys and / or has very light steering.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    What you need to do is castor correction via slotted swivels. You will probably find it shimmys and / or has very light steering.
    and it'll probably wander all over the road and have no self centring.
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    Yes it will drive like poo the best thing to do would be castor arms or bushes..
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  5. 23rd October 2012, 09:48 AM #5
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    Thanx for the replies

    I've seen the castor bushes on-line. I haven't seen the arms yet, but on a budget I bet the castor bushes are the cheaper option? Are they easy to fit, or do you need a press to put them in? Are they a DIY with basic tools?? or best to get a shop to install them? I try most things myself, with limited knowledge I must admit.
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  6. 23rd October 2012, 10:08 AM #6
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    Bushes will be cheapest, but bushes or arms are both inelegant solutions to the problem and can both induce driveline vibrations.
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