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springs over caster wheel

do these need changing often? i have a few that are bottomed out.
  • Posted 15 Sep 2016 02:59
  • By clarkster
  • joined 23 Apr'13 - 11 messages
  • Tennessee, United States
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Please ensure to adjust the caster springs at proper ride height, paying particular attention to the stop bolts!!
You must adjust stop bolt (If it's still there and not busted) with 1/4 to 1/8 play before swingarm hits it. Do this on level floor only. If you dont leave enough clearance, the truck will not stop or plug as the the drive tire will slip and slide. For the **** of it, try tightening the stop bolt until there is no clearance, then tst drive truck. You wont be able to stop or reverse!!
  • Posted 21 Sep 2016 14:42
  • By EasiTek
  • joined 12 Aug'08 - 533 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
that's pretty bad.
you know what your doing. enjoy!
  • Posted 15 Sep 2016 06:02
  • By stam
  • joined 12 Aug'12 - 779 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
Stam I checked both stops and made adjustments. The springs are smashed almost flat. Lol. The a arm is almost against the frame. I'm going to try new ones.
  • Posted 15 Sep 2016 04:42
  • By clarkster
  • joined 23 Apr'13 - 11 messages
  • Tennessee, United States
I have only ever changed a set on an old easi reach.
Check the down travel stop bolt, it should have around 1/2 clearance when the truck is sitting on level ground.
The upper stop bolt breaks frequently.
  • Posted 15 Sep 2016 04:27
  • By stam
  • joined 12 Aug'12 - 779 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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