What is Caster and Why It's Extremely Important

[@modestorodriguez2779]

BRO. You're in a shop! I don't think I've seen a single time you've EVER been in a shop! Also, it's been a while. It's a good YEAR. ETCG and YOU are BACK :D That bicycle example is THE EASIEST analogy and I've been on HOURS of other videos. MAN, YOU A REAL ONE.

[@miquelcolet6946]

I think caster might be similar to rake angle in a motorcycle. That helps me understand the concept better.

[@imakedookie]

its precisely the same

[@miquelcolet6946]

@@imakedookie Yes, exactly👍👍

[@JonnyDIY]

I was thinking exactly same thing, like a big ole stretched chopper

[@rangerdoc1029]

Thank you

[@Roberta_Esposito]

exactly… it is Rake as opposed to Trail

[@psgiant]

Your the main man when it comes to informative automotive information. keep up the great work 💪

[@JonnyDIY]

I remember changing the struts out on a Toyota and forgot to mark them before removing. Alignment was so far out, the guy at the alignment shop wasnt too happy about that 🤣 Gave him more work I guess. PS- loved the Bicycle analogy, great way to explain that positive caster 👍

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

Keep loading don’t stop 🛑 don’t kill the Chanel brother … you’re one of the fist Mecanic Chanel I watch …5 years ago love to see you keep the good job 👏

[@phil702x]

Bicycle example was a great explanation!

[@jewllake]

The highlight of the channel is the very detailed and informative explanations! I've been a long time subscriber!

[@averagejoe8213]

Good video, the bicycle analogy really brought it home for me. Thank you.

[@williamwhite9767]

For some reason, American autos used negative caster way back. I noticed this in the 60's because the front wheels would look like they are laying down towards the outside when turning. I noticed the difference when I saw German cars turn.

[@PB-he6em1]

Great idea to show engine stand casters I can never remember The difference between camber and caster but now caster on an engine stand or shopping cart is way simpler to remember.

[@jum5238]

I REALLY appreciate your explaining this. I had heard the term, but never really understood it. Thank you!

[@robertdufour2456]

Amazing! This rebuild seems to be growing in complexity.

[@nickayivor8432]

Thanks 👍 My teacher ACCOMPLISHED Ratchet and Wrench From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@carloswithac]

The bicycle example really helped. Thank you!

[@byronrichards3001]

Thank you R&W for this informative upload. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

[@rosewood1]

one of the best descriptions out there. Thanks

[@danielsimpson8929]

Hola from Mazatlán for now! Shopping carts good example too

[@ky8465]

Great job of explaining in layman's terms!

[@karthikeyaniyer1068]

Highly respect the explanation boss

[@NialPowerCork]

Very good clear explanation of the set up and the theory. Thanks.

[@nonamebleach]

Using caster oil on your wheels also helps. Simple pour caster oil all over the wheels and control arms to add positive caster. Do this every 3 months for best results.

[@hallmobility]

LOL. Don't forget the blinker fluid.

[@T1DSUX]

I like the bicycle analogy

[@kamaljitsinghattalia]

So very very well explained

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Good video. Learned a lot.

[@Mick698]

Thanks. Excellent video and explanation!

[@napoleongriffin1223]

That shopping cart example...Thanks!

[@gabrielseaff487]

Excellent video and information. Thank you for sharing 🙏👍

[@paulsmith9341]

Very well done! Thank you!

[@nicolec7290]

Very good information

[@piotrr5439]

Out of all cars in the world you had to present 4ws prelude. It would be awesome if you were showing rear caster :) cheers

[@allimkhan7540]

Excellent Video !!!!!

[@pseudocoder78]

4:34 "OK let's get the baldest tire in the shop on this thing..." lol, hey, nice informative video. Thanks for the explanation.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

Personally, I think the best example is a shopping cart simply looked on at the front wheels of a shopping cart, and the angle is abundantly clear

[@patriciocordova449]

Thanks dude, I didn’t know this.

[@petar443]

Nice garage👀Doesn't have liquor cabinet though😪

[@cernejr]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@어마차우위야터헨]

I remember in my young days when I borrowed a bike, its very hard to steer and my toe is always touching the front tire. Now I understand that negative caster will give load on steering system.

[@algijura]

my toyota verso uk says is not adjustable but u can dobthat by moving strut mounts as they have space left where bolts goes through the body

[@KarlLee-SBG]

If you alignment sheet shows that you have a negative caster, would this be bad? I have an aftermarket lift kit and on highway speeds I am always correcting it because the wheel seems to go where ever it wants.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

also, it’s important to understand why it’s so easy to go out of control, backing up at high-speed because your caster angle is in reverse

[@joshv7109]

Great content

[@MGoBs]

My man My imaginary has limits🤣 But all the love

[@murphysf6969]

Great video. The Caster on my 2021 RAV4 is out. It measures 3.8 and should be between 4.2-5.7. Is this considered out by a little or alot? What is likely damaged? Strut? Control arm? Other? How would a mechanic go about figuring out what is causing the caster to be out?

[@wackey3455]

keep them coming 👍

[@TaijiArban]

Keep it up man! I want to see you recommend some used vehicles again adjusting to inflation 😂

[@1cleandude]

Does negative caster contribute to death wobble? 🙏

[@raczyk]

My front right tire on my 2017 civic EX was hit in an accident. Now the tire is pushed forward to the front bumper about 0.25 inch more than the right tire side. A mechanic did the alignment twice, but the caster portion is grayed out. Can caster be measured in a 2017 civic? Should I find another shop?

[@4G12]

Why bother to have positive castor for the front steered wheels? To increase camber angle with increase of steering angle to aid cornering performance, as well as provide self centering steering via literally jacking up the front end of the vehicle as the steering is turned.

[@youtubiers]

So on a macpherson strut setup, the top pivot point would be at the strut mount right?

[@LuffyTaroKuN17]

Thanks bro keep it up

[@Blakehx]

How can I add positive caster to a vehicle that isn’t adjustable? I’ve got an F450 and it has almost 0° caster

[@CarlosContreras-gk9gp]

You are amazing !

[@scotthajney4127]

Probably wouldn't hurt to apply some castor oil on the steering linkage when you're done

[@rabieseltaoui271]

Sir I have a question, I have a honda accord ex 2010 , that I replaced strusts ,frt toes ,upper & lower arms , now it has caster angle weel issue to the front . How can I fix caster from the button of the wheels? Bc 2 alignment shops didn't fix my car issue

[@fastsvo]

How is the insulation working for you in the winter now?

[@JonnyDIY]

Lol San Diego doesn't have much of a "Winter" 🤣 Sure it helps a little bit. Surprised he didn't do a thicker insulation though, I guess he could add fiberglass later

[@SarahJames2669]

Question on my driver side front. The caster is 0.7 on my passenger side 0.6 is this bad?

[@michaelferreira2052]

Thanks 👍

[@tjgrafiks]

i noticed on my front wheels they are both positive but the driver side has more positive caster than the passenger. it's slanted more towards the steering wheel. also I have a question about the rear wheels. How can I center my rear wheels in the wheel wells. I noticed my rear tires are not centered like most cars and some models just like mine. they are shifted off center towards the front of the car so the gap between the tire and fender is almost half what it is at the back. I want to put a larger tire but cant bcuz it hits the fender on the rear door side.

[@nicolec7290]

I’m building a off road go kart , what angle caster should I use. Please help. I don’t want to much or to little.

[@johnmcminn9455]

Looks like that Honda took more of a front end hit than my 04 corolla . The steering fights a little bit at highway speed . I guess that is a symptom of not enough positive caster

[@OnlyPars76]

I just had my 4runner lifted and new wheels/ tires. Had an alignment and camber adjusted but it’s still a TAD negative and by a tad it’s almost unnoticeable. But being that it’s not exactly 0° is that an issue at all?

[@MRmattg3]

I was told my caster was bent? Is that even possible?? If so, what can i do to fix it? An alignment? Thnx

[@lacmcorrea4691]

Awsome.

[@julianporter5]

Do cars with mismatched caster angles drive straight? From this video I can’t see why they wouldn’t.

[@hallmobility]

No. They pull to one side.

[@Deeked]

This is why a bicycle has positive on the front forks. Correct? Same with motorcycles. Edit: I like your videos btw. Ty

[@hallmobility]

Motorcycles with their straight forks, angled forward, have a lot of positive caster. This gives diectional stability and a restoring force to the steering. Bicycles start with raked forks caused by the angle of the steering tube and head, but then there is a curve in the forks to offset the front axle forward to the point where the steering rake intersects the ground. Special purpose racing bikes use different steering head angles. Road racing bikes have more forward rake while criterion bikes that must steer quicker have the steering head closer to vertical.

[@MA_H313]

Great, but your video need to be explained in graphical show, it is normal methodology for any geometry.

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

What if I have all new front end but the caster is still off

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

Explaining caster...hmmm, does that mean you're a telecaster?

[@qrs3658]

i wonder why car manufactures don't do negative caster for the back wheels?

[@4G12]

Would be a good idea if your rear axle steers in the opposite direction of your front axle, but terrible if they're steered in the same direction. Wheels that increase positive camber with increase of steering angle are not conducive to cornering well.

[@qrs3658]

@@4G12 thank you for the enlightenment

[@76Starship]

What caster angle works best for strippers? 😲

[@samhianblackmoon]

🔥👍🏽

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@thecrew2algeria472]

☝👍

[@gordythecreator]

the UNMENTIONABLE?!!... smh really? Avoiding this rabbit hole 🐇 🕳 I've gotten good at.

[@RuthBrown-p5l]

Trantow Garden

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

I know Chinese, and it still made no sense. Nah, great video and explanation

[@onetransmission7871]

There isn’t any such thing as "self aligning torque". Why was negative castor popular from the 50's and earlier? Why does the steering wheel come back on it's own? There is only one spec for front end alignment. What is it?

[@BryanChance]

What??????

[@DonnieToys]

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation of John 20:15)

[@MrBeefsnorkel]

W italians

[@dimitriberozny3729]

There is no caster on front or all wheel drive cars,CLICKBAIT!!