Castor Correction radius arms

[baz2236]

my mate is in need of some front radius with the castor correction, He has got a 03 plate TD5 with 2" lift and it has been chipped up to some stupid bhp,

we have found what they call light weight ones from paddocks but my local sells heavy duty arms for an extra 100 quid, Witch ones are best to get and where is the best place to get them from if anyone know please share with me.

Thanks,

[V8MoneyPit]

Probably the most high profile ones are the QT ones. I think these will be what you've seen at Paddocks. They are well made items.

The problem with all correction arms or correction bushes is they move the diff nose down making the propshaft UJ's work harder. The other way is to fit corrected swivels. I think you can find these at Paddocks too. These keep the diff at the same angle so the UJ's are set at a better angle.

I'm using the QT arms, but I'm expecting to have to change UJ's on a regular basis anyway, so I'm not concerned by the slight issue of diff angle.

[andyb]

Go for swivels over the two options. Much less prop shaft problems.

[V8MoneyPit]

Go for swivels over the two options. Much less prop shaft problems.

But don't forget the arms look cool..... I mean, what's more important?

N.B. Tongue firmly in cheek!

[Rasbo]

As above the swivels are the option if you dont want to mess with the prop, but it varies vehicle to vehicle. I'm personally running a 3" lift with standard props and castor arms. Altho theres no vibration the steering is v.light (cranked arms correct this).

Anyway if the steering feels fine and theres no dodgy noises then personal i'd leave it.  But if you want to do it properly, fit cranked arms front and rear (i.e. castor and radius) and also fit wide angled props if its intended for off road use

[V8MoneyPit]

Yes, that's the other thing to consider. The cranked arms at the rear and the corrected arms at the front will set the chassis bushes at a better position.

[andyb]

Yes, that's the other thing to consider. The cranked arms at the rear and the corrected arms at the front will set the chassis bushes at a better position.

You can have cranked arms for better articulation (I'm trying to avoid saying 'bush angle' :) ) without having castor correction as well. They don't have to be one and the same.

[bertie_bas205]

Hey Baz, i put a picture on difflock of modified arms. i don't know how to shrink my photos to get em on here.....



Bertie.