There are now TWO versions of these caster shims. These instructions cover the GOLD shims. If you have silver shims, you need to follow these instructions: www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Instructions-CS-FCASTERSHIM-2545-Castershims-NEW-03-21-24.pdf
Followed along and got mine done today, very simple, however, when tightening back up the ball joint bolt would spin which delayed the installation, bit of fiddling and got it done, coupled up with the apex track bar ball joint the ride is dramatically improved…. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks for this.... I watched the video a few times and I couldn't get the shim to get loose. Had to watch it again which I missed you banging on the castle nut lol.
Nice video Oscar!! I have a 2007 F250 that tech could not do alignment because of wheel camber is off and original bushings are not adjustable. which one do I need to buy? Front left wheel is -0.4• Front right wheel is -1.9• Please let me know
I did the 2.5 leveling kit by Ready !ift with track bar bracket on my 2019 Super Duty 4x4 powerstroke. Truck pulls just a hair to the left, other than that, all seems fine. Do I need to replace the stock shims with your 2° shims?
If your kit didn't include shims or another method of adjusting caster like an adjustable radius arm or radius arm drop, you need to add shims or some way to address caster.
There are now two versions of these caster shims. These instructions cover the gold shims. If you have silver shims, you need to follow these instructions: www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Instructions-CS-FCASTERSHIM-2545-Castershims-NEW-03-21-24.pdf
I recently installed Carli Pin Top kit leveling 2.5 on my 2018 f250. Grealty appreciate the vodeo. When getting aligned my driver side wouldn't reach the recommended camber. Have you guys ever ran into this?
Thanks for the quick response. I did check the truck and paperwork provided in the kit. I even checked my ball joint to make sure that wasn't going out no wobbling. I only have 54k on the truck shouldn't be the ball joint or joints going bad. Still scratching my head wondering what it can be. Would it matter what trim style f250 I had or you guys go my year and model? Let me know if anything comes to mind even followers in the chat. Greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
I know this is kind of old thread but i have a 2020 f350 2.5 level kit used carli 2* shims totally made a great difference. Not alot of people are aware of this issue.. Last thing on a leveled 2-1/2 inch what do you like your castor to be at via alignment..
I have a 2000 F350 w/ 4” lift What shim would you recommend Ford wants $100 per side and 2-4 hours labor before they can align the front end They also said it had to be a certain degree and they couldn’t read it without removal ?
I have a 2017 F250 with the death wobble issue. I have found some other information that suggests adding caster over the stock amount should help this issue. Could I add one of these on my stock truck? I do not have any lift or leveling
@@CJCOffRoad Awesome thank you. Maybe it states somewhere but if I were to stay stock what degree shim should I get? And what degree should I get if I think I may eventually do something like the 2.5 commuter kit?
I installed a 2.5 readylift with 4" rear block on 2021 f250. Truck doesn't drive well at all. Left caster -.7. Right caster is -.4. Never seen it this bad before. Are there shims to get me where I need to be or should adjustable arms be used?
I have 06 f250 with Carli dominator kit with the adjustable arms do I still install the shim? also watching one of your other video's I noticed that spacers were installed for the rear bump stops were the spacers supposed to come with the kit?
Hello purchased moog 80154 cam and caster kit. Several friends and i have the same problem. Can not install cotter pin, with out drilling a new hole. For the castle not will not go down far enough. I returned mine Poor design. Any ideas to help others 2006 ford f250 thax
I installed a rough country 1.5 leveling springs on the front and cant get it to align, the dealer wants to tear it apart then tell me what caster shim to use. I took it to another 4wd shop and they want to sell me new radius arms. Can this work for my 2022 to solve the caster issue?
Yep, this is al you need to address caster after a leveling kit. You can also use radius arms with adjustable caster, but this is a lower cost solution that does exactly the same thing.
I have a 19 f350 dealership wasn’t able to fix some negative camber on driver side. Would slapping in one of these casters help align that wheel back? My truck is completely stock no lift
Camber on a solid axle truck is due to a bent axle, but you can use caster shims to address it on the Fords. Ideally you'd want to replace the bent housing though. Just make sure you truly verify that the axle is bent!
what happens if new stock truck needed the cam shims to drive straight and the slot is toward the outside and this says to point it to the back. and mine only has a cam on one side.
Thanks for the video awesome I want to head and bought a set installed them in my truck do I need to get a front in alignment now or am I good to go thank you
I have a 2016f250 and I want to buy the “Starter System 2.5,” but before I do. Does the pack come with bump stop drop brackets and sway bar drop brackets??? Also will I need anything for the rear?
You’ll see options for all those items in the drop downs on our website: www.cjcoffroad.com/Carli-Ford-Super-Duty-0516-Starter-System-Leveling-p/cs-flvl-str-sig-05.htm
I have a 14 Jeep Wrangler with 4 inch lift on 35s is this video kinda for the same thing the death wobble ? If so how do I know if this will fit. I prefer doing this myself the shop is quoting me so much money it’s insane
@@CJCOffRoad So it's a matched left and right set of shims? if they are the same like the moog shims are, the drivers side would get the opposite amount of caster from the passenger.
CJC Off Road Hi, can you clarify, please? On Donnie Phares’ comment, you said that an alignment is necessary, but in this one you say it isn’t. I have already gotten an alignment after the installation of a different brand leveling kit, and now want to install these, but don’t want to have to get ANOTHER alignment afterwards.
Probably depends on your vehicle...I was able to do this on a 2018 F250 by removing the bracket that holds the brake lines...it scoots out of the way just enough to give the castle nut a good whack...two year old truck, needed PB Blaster and an hour before I could break the first one loose. 2nd one received blaster at the same time as the first and it popped right out.
@@goodoz9942 thanks for the insight. I’m planning on doing mine this weekend and am a little worried about not being able to get the factory shims out. I’m planning to hit them with PB Blaster for several days prior to removal.
2005 F350 w/ 6" lift. How much lift will these generally cover without having to go to a adjustable radius arm? PS. Great video. No bulshit music perfect editing straight and direct to the point. Class A job.
There are now TWO versions of these caster shims. These instructions cover the GOLD shims. If you have silver shims, you need to follow these instructions: www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Instructions-CS-FCASTERSHIM-2545-Castershims-NEW-03-21-24.pdf
Thank you for not taking 20 minutes to show me this procedure. That shows that you respect my/our time. Peace.
Awesome video. Short, Simple and to the point.
Followed along and got mine done today, very simple, however, when tightening back up the ball joint bolt would spin which delayed the installation, bit of fiddling and got it done, coupled up with the apex track bar ball joint the ride is dramatically improved…. Thanks for the video!!
Happy we could help!
Killer Video, I was hesitant to do this, but gonna give it a go on Sunday!
A local shop made this sound like a pain to do, you made it seem very easy.
Great video.... Installing these this week to help my alignment after the readylift 3.5 sst I just installed on my 2019 f250.
How did it go, just ordered some for mine, after my readylift this truck drives like shit?
@@natedogg412 I bought universal adjustable ones. Mine truck rides pretty good.
So do you need these for a 1.5" lift (springs). ?
Perfect! It's so good it should be included in the installation instructions.
Thanks for this.... I watched the video a few times and I couldn't get the shim to get loose. Had to watch it again which I missed you banging on the castle nut lol.
Thanks for the hands on vid Oscar and CJC. May i request an allignment video with caster adjustments for 012 Ram 2500 4x4 please and thanks again
Glad I found this video. Did this in my driveway in just over an hour. Thanks for sharing.
Did it make any improvements?
@@DS-TRUCKS I think so. Didn’t drive long without them in. I need to get back and do another alignment to see if it’s within spec now.
Did you remove wheel to install ?
@@mrtnt2337 yes removed both front tires.
Where did you place jacks? And did you have to remove the springs?
Nice video Oscar!!
I have a 2007 F250 that tech could not do alignment because of wheel camber is off and original bushings are not adjustable.
which one do I need to buy?
Front left wheel is -0.4•
Front right wheel is -1.9•
Please let me know
If camber is off, that means the axle housing is bent. Are you positive that you have camber on the truck?
I did the 2.5 leveling kit by Ready !ift with track bar bracket on my 2019 Super Duty 4x4 powerstroke. Truck pulls just a hair to the left, other than that, all seems fine. Do I need to replace the stock shims with your 2° shims?
If your kit didn't include shims or another method of adjusting caster like an adjustable radius arm or radius arm drop, you need to add shims or some way to address caster.
Does this help with death wobble on a 05 f250 6.0 4x4?
So the wider part of the bushing goes to the front of the truck to give it positive caster, isbthat correct?
There are now two versions of these caster shims. These instructions cover the gold shims. If you have silver shims, you need to follow these instructions: www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Instructions-CS-FCASTERSHIM-2545-Castershims-NEW-03-21-24.pdf
I recently installed Carli Pin Top kit leveling 2.5 on my 2018 f250. Grealty appreciate the vodeo. When getting aligned my driver side wouldn't reach the recommended camber. Have you guys ever ran into this?
That sounds like it's likely mis-reading on the caster spec, or an incorrect install of these shims as they're a physical caster adjustment.
Thanks for the quick response. I did check the truck and paperwork provided in the kit. I even checked my ball joint to make sure that wasn't going out no wobbling. I only have 54k on the truck shouldn't be the ball joint or joints going bad. Still scratching my head wondering what it can be. Would it matter what trim style f250 I had or you guys go my year and model? Let me know if anything comes to mind even followers in the chat. Greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
I know this is kind of old thread but i have a 2020 f350 2.5 level kit used carli 2* shims totally made a great difference. Not alot of people are aware of this issue.. Last thing on a leveled 2-1/2 inch what do you like your castor to be at via alignment..
We typically shoot for 3.5 to 4 degrees of caster! At our shop, we just add the shims and you're good to go on a 2.5" level!
I have a 2000 F350 w/ 4” lift
What shim would you recommend
Ford wants $100 per side and 2-4 hours labor before they can align the front end
They also said it had to be a certain degree and they couldn’t read it without removal
?
That actually all depends on the lift that's on the truck, and whether the arms used change caster.
Would you recommend installing these on a new tremor, as a precautionary measure, instead of leaving the stock shims in?
It wouldn’t hurt!
how did it go ?
Awesome video and to the point!!!
I have a 2017 F250 with the death wobble issue. I have found some other information that suggests adding caster over the stock amount should help this issue. Could I add one of these on my stock truck? I do not have any lift or leveling
Yep, caster correction is actually a very common fix for DW on the new Super Duty trucks. These Carli shims are a good way to accomplish it.
@@CJCOffRoad Awesome thank you. Maybe it states somewhere but if I were to stay stock what degree shim should I get? And what degree should I get if I think I may eventually do something like the 2.5 commuter kit?
I have a 4” lift on my 2017… which caster shims do you recommend?
I installed a 2.5 readylift with 4" rear block on 2021 f250. Truck doesn't drive well at all. Left caster -.7. Right caster is -.4. Never seen it this bad before. Are there shims to get me where I need to be or should adjustable arms be used?
Did you figure out the problem? Im about to order the same kit for my 21 F250. Thanks
What about 99-2004 Ford super duty’s? Same principle?
I have 06 f250 with Carli dominator kit with the adjustable arms do I still install the shim? also watching one of your other video's I noticed that spacers were installed for the rear bump stops were the spacers supposed to come with the kit?
Best video, Thanks.
What if the Carli shim comes in an angle? Is it the same?
I cant tell from the video. Do you want the bolt angle to be angled bottom front of truck or to the rear of truck?
Hello purchased moog 80154 cam and caster kit. Several friends and i have the same problem. Can not install cotter pin, with out drilling a new hole. For the castle not will not go down far enough. I returned mine
Poor design. Any ideas to help others
2006 ford f250 thax
I installed a rough country 1.5 leveling springs on the front and cant get it to align, the dealer wants to tear it apart then tell me what caster shim to use. I took it to another 4wd shop and they want to sell me new radius arms. Can this work for my 2022 to solve the caster issue?
Yep, this is al you need to address caster after a leveling kit. You can also use radius arms with adjustable caster, but this is a lower cost solution that does exactly the same thing.
I have a 19 f350 dealership wasn’t able to fix some negative camber on driver side. Would slapping in one of these casters help align that wheel back? My truck is completely stock no lift
Camber on a solid axle truck is due to a bent axle, but you can use caster shims to address it on the Fords. Ideally you'd want to replace the bent housing though. Just make sure you truly verify that the axle is bent!
I have the 3.5 Readylift SST kit on my 2011 F350 what degree do I need? I bought a set but I’d have to go look at degrees
Most likely you will need 2 degrees.
what happens if new stock truck needed the cam shims to drive straight and the slot is toward the outside and this says to point it to the back. and mine only has a cam on one side.
Thanks for the video awesome I want to head and bought a set installed them in my truck do I need to get a front in alignment now or am I good to go thank you
Yes you do.
CJC Off Road thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
I have a 2016f250 and I want to buy the “Starter System 2.5,” but before I do. Does the pack come with bump stop drop brackets and sway bar drop brackets??? Also will I need anything for the rear?
You’ll see options for all those items in the drop downs on our website: www.cjcoffroad.com/Carli-Ford-Super-Duty-0516-Starter-System-Leveling-p/cs-flvl-str-sig-05.htm
Will this procedure be the same for 2020 f250 ? Thanks
Exactly the same!
Just put 2.5 ready lift on my 2022 350 tremor today, do I put the slit to the back also?
I have a 14 Jeep Wrangler with 4 inch lift on 35s is this video kinda for the same thing the death wobble ? If so how do I know if this will fit. I prefer doing this myself the shop is quoting me so much money it’s insane
Very different! These shims are Super Duty only.
Do you need this for a 2 inch leveling 2019 f350?
yes you do.
How do you remove Carli shims if they were installed wrong? They don’t have quite the lip. Thx
The same way you remove factory!
DOES THE CAM NEED ADJUSTMENT FOR LEVEL WHEN INSTALLED?
This cam actually is the adjustment to add caster for a level.
GREAT THANKYOU FOR INFO WHERE CAN I GET A SET FOR MY 2008 F-350 DUALLY SUPER DUTY 6.4?
Do I need this if I have a 7-8 inch lift?
wouldn't the caster shim opening face front on the drivers side?
Nope!
@@CJCOffRoad So it's a matched left and right set of shims? if they are the same like the moog shims are, the drivers side would get the opposite amount of caster from the passenger.
Is an alignment necessary after installing the shims?
Nope!
CJC Off Road Hi, can you clarify, please? On Donnie Phares’ comment, you said that an alignment is necessary, but in this one you say it isn’t. I have already gotten an alignment after the installation of a different brand leveling kit, and now want to install these, but don’t want to have to get ANOTHER alignment afterwards.
Do the entire coil springs need to be removed? Can it be done with them still on the truck??
Probably depends on your vehicle...I was able to do this on a 2018 F250 by removing the bracket that holds the brake lines...it scoots out of the way just enough to give the castle nut a good whack...two year old truck, needed PB Blaster and an hour before I could break the first one loose. 2nd one received blaster at the same time as the first and it popped right out.
@@goodoz9942 thanks for the insight. I’m planning on doing mine this weekend and am a little worried about not being able to get the factory shims out. I’m planning to hit them with PB Blaster for several days prior to removal.
Can these be used on a 2013 Ford F450? or do you have the correct part # that i need?
Here's a link to the ones that fit 05+ F-450s: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/f450-suspension/products/ford-f450-super-duty-caster-correction-shims-1
Will this fix caster issues on a stock 18’ F-250 FX4?
This will!
@@CJCOffRoad thank you !
Will this take the play out of the Steering wheel ?
No this is for proper alignment. You’ll want to track down the source of the play using our “how to fix death wobble” video.
THANKYOU"👍
Align before or after installation?
After
So i dont have to loosen the lower ball joint to do there? Wtf....
How about camber?
Camber isn't adjustable on a solid axle truck, so no need to worry about that!
Will this fix the death wobble on a stock truck? Lots of ppl say stock caster is wrong causing death wobble.
We can’t say it will in 100% of cases, but adding caster does help a lot of these trucks that experience death wobble when new.
How many degrees does this shim add ?
Carli offers a 1* for 4.5 systems and 2* for 2.5 systems.
How many degrees of caster do these shims give you vs stock?
An additional 2 degrees on a stock truck, 1 additional degree on a 2.5" leveled truck with stock radius arms.
Why does he seen so nervous
2005 F350 w/ 6" lift.
How much lift will these generally cover without having to go to a adjustable radius arm?
PS. Great video. No bulshit music perfect editing straight and direct to the point. Class A job.
You can source shims in a bunch of different sizes, so if these aren’t enough there might be a different shim that is!
What degree is the new shim you installed?
It all depends on what's needed.