Castor correction bushes

[Lambroast]

Hi all,

Recently got some new rubber for the old girl.. 92 GQ 42TBE Wagon with a 2" OME lift.
Got the tyre guys to check out the suspension while it was in the air.
They reckon it has castor correction bushes, but being only a 2' lift shouldn't need them.
Does that sound correct ? I want to replace all the bushes under it and want the correct ones...

Cheers
Simon

[Bigrig]

Can you get some photos of the caster bushes mate - hard to tell without seeing, however, if you look at them and the bolt hole through them is not dead in the centre, then they're offset ... with a two inch lift you don't need them, and I wouldn't be replacing them anyway if they're fine (caster bushes only go to 3 degrees anyway) as they aren't cheap - standard caster about $65 genuine, caster correction bushes about $180+ each.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Are the bushes worn out, hence the want 2 replace them???

As far as i'm aware you don't need castor correction bushes for for a 2inch lift

[Lambroast]

Thanks for the replies guys.
At work ATM so can't do photos.
I haven't looked at them so I don't know for sure if they are castor correction bushes or not. I'm going on what the guys told me after the vehicle was inspected on the hoist. No reason to think they would be telling porkies !
I've got poly/nolathane (?) bushes all through the suspension. The Panhard ones are stuffed, these I did look at. And the front end has all kinds of creaks and clunks. I know the front shocks have seen better days too.
I have gotten new panhard bushes, but now think I'll just buy the rest and replace them all at the same time, shocks included. Any recommendations for/against doing this myself ?
Tyre guys were really helpful with information, and well stoked with the new rubber, but at around 2.5K for a new 3" lift kit and new bushes I reckon I'll buy the bits as I can afford and DIY it.
Vehicle also has poly coil spring spacers on it, looks like 2 on the passenger side and 1 on the drivers ??? Looks like it sits level, but I would think they should have the same amount on each side ?

Cheers
Simon

[Bigrig]

Thanks for the replies guys.
At work ATM so can't do photos.
I haven't looked at them so I don't know for sure if they are castor correction bushes or not. I'm going on what the guys told me after the vehicle was inspected on the hoist. No reason to think they would be telling porkies !
I've got poly/nolathane (?) bushes all through the suspension. The Panhard ones are stuffed, these I did look at. And the front end has all kinds of creaks and clunks. I know the front shocks have seen better days too.
I have gotten new panhard bushes, but now think I'll just buy the rest and replace them all at the same time, shocks included. Any recommendations for/against doing this myself ?
Tyre guys were really helpful with information, and well stoked with the new rubber, but at around 2.5K for a new 3" lift kit and new bushes I reckon I'll buy the bits as I can afford and DIY it.
Vehicle also has poly coil spring spacers on it, looks like 2 on the passenger side and 1 on the drivers ??? Looks like it sits level, but I would think they should have the same amount on each side ?

Cheers
Simon

Not an overly hard job with the right tools mate, but a bit of know how needed and hopefully we can all help with that if you're unsure ...

Go rubber bushes in my opinion - not as harsh in the ride etc. shocks are relatively easy so get amongst that one.

[Ben-e-boy]

When I bought mine it had a 2 inch lift and it also has offset bushes they are 1 or 2 degree

[the evil twin]

General opinion is that you can usually but not always get away without Castor Correction up to 2 inch suspension lift. The reason being that castor is the least sensitive of the alignment parameters.

Castor won't generally affect tyre wear as it should only change dynamic camber but will affect steering load and stability

FWIW I have had correction bushes in the vehicles after a lift.

[Lambroast]

Sweet, Thanks Rig....
Definitely going the rubber bushes, just a question of whether to put castor correction ones back in. Seems like divided opinions on whether I should or not. I just don't want to trash a set of brand new tyres....
Found a kit on fleabay that looks the goods, all rubber.

Also going to to do tie rod ends + swivel kit + wheel bearings. Gonna be a big coupla days under the bus I think !

Next.... new radiator..

It never ends :)

Cheers
Simon




Not an overly hard job with the right tools mate, but a bit of know how needed and hopefully we can all help with that if you're unsure ...

Go rubber bushes in my opinion - not as harsh in the ride etc. shocks are relatively easy so get amongst that one.