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what does caster do??

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Default what does caster do??

96 acc.

got a print out of my alignment as it sits and my caster is off on the right side only.what does it do??

and i know i need the shims to fix it.(can u use washers??)
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Default Re: what does caster do?? (89POS)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caster_angle

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Default Re: what does caster do?? (89POS)

Caster means that your front wheel is shifted forward or rearward in the wheel well. Positive is forward, negative rearward. It isn't adjustable on Hondas/Acuras. It's caused by suspension damage from a severe impact like a curb or collision with an object. The only worthwhile way to repair it is to replace the bent suspension component.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Default Re: what does caster do?? (suspendedHatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by suspendedHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">. It isn't adjustable on Hondas/Acuras..</TD></TR></TABLE>

on the 94-01 integras, and 92-00 civics you can swap the front UCA and that gets you some good caster
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