What is Caster and Why It's Extremely Important

In this video I'll go over what is known as Caster or Caster Angle on your car, I'll tell you how it effects steering and handling, how it effects tire wear, how it is adjusted and more.


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[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 👍

[cryptoanalysts]

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[philx]

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!

[miquelcolet]

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

[averagejoe]

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

[jum]

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

[carloswithac]

The bicycle example really helped. Thank you!

[PB-heem]

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.

[williamwhite]

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.

[robertdufour]

Amazing!

This rebuild seems to be growing in complexity.

[byronrichards]

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

[nickayivor]

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[ky]

Great job of explaining in layman's terms!

[rosewood]

one of the best descriptions out there. Thanks

[NialPowerCork]

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

[danielsimpson]

Hola from Mazatlán for now! Shopping carts good example too

[murphysf]

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?

[youtubiers]

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