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83' 245 Caster 200

posted by  RhodeIslandVolvo on  Wed Mar 27 15:15 CST 2013
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I've read all the threads on caster issues- is the consensus that the most common cause of irregular Caster is damaged control arms or ball joints?
the joints are new- so tend to think a scan-tec control arm would be the easiest/least expensive first-try before bringing it to a frame shop- which was the tire shop's suggestion; glad I did some reading first.
Any other thoughts?








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    83' 245 Caster 200 1981

    posted by  81242DLB21FCA on  Thu Mar 28 11:08 CST 2013
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    What are the alignment measurements? Can you get a print out? If the caster is out a small amount it could be the rear arm bushing. If it allows the arm to move side-to-side at that point then the arm is pivoting at the front mount and moving the bottom of the strut forward or backward.








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    83' 245 Caster 200

    posted by  porkface on  Thu Mar 28 06:45 CST 2013
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    if caster's a probem, the tires won't wear funny because of it. also. a COMPETENT alignment will be be able to tell where the caster problem is. IF it needs a control arm, get a used oe 1 from a junkyard. i wouldn't put a scantech part on a bicycle. all the arms re the same, 75-93. just change ball joints. good luck, chuck.








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      83' 245 Caster 200

      posted by  RhodeIslandVolvo on  Thu Mar 28 08:47 CST 2013
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      Sadly- my tire/alignment shop must not be competent, or I should have more discussion with them- because their answer would lead me to believe that it is a frame issue and not a control arm one- but I will ask them to specify. My thought regarding scan tec was the same- it's just a stamped piece of metal. Being in New England it would be unlikely to find one that wasn't very rusty used-








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      83' 245 Caster 200

      posted by  Onkel Udo II on  Thu Mar 28 07:29 CST 2013
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      "i wouldn't put a scantech part on a bicycle."

      From the reports of those who have purchased them, this appears to be one of those parts that Scantech can't screw up (no rubber, electronics or bearings involved). A pristine junkyard OEM would still be preferable, but at least where I am many of those are rusted enough to have holes.







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