 Alignment for a restoration build, When to do what? |
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| PanelBilly |
 Jan 6 2014, 06:34 PM
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I've got a totally restored suspension bolted up to the car and everything is just mounted with with a snug twist of the wrench. Enough so it stays together when I roll the car around. Engine isn't in yet, so the car isn't carrying all the weight. What do I do at this point? Way too early for an alignment. Do I just tighten everything where it's at or is there a smarter way to get it close to right? I figure a full alignment will be in order after the car is actually able to go down the road, but will the initial mileage be with a car that's go wheels pulling in different directions?
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| r_towle |
Jan 6 2014, 06:47 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I use four jack stands, two pieces of string, and a tape measure to setup and align a car. I also use two 8 foot pieces of strapping.
Also a level and angle finder for camber. Do you want to try this method? It's super accurate. |
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| toolguy |
Jan 6 2014, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California
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You'll need the full weight of the entire car with gas, on the wheels before getting an accurate alignment. . once you get everything assembled to that point, you can get it 'eyeball close' with a long 2x4 across the sides of the front and rear rims to set F+R toe generally close. . hopefully you marked the shim pack thickness that you removed from the rear when you took it apart. . . If not, use a level to get the rims vertical to start. .
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| r_towle |
Jan 6 2014, 09:52 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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The front and rear track are different, so you just need to understand the process and it's not to hard to do...and you don't need to pay a shop.
Might want to get it close now, then once you put the motor in place it's not so far off. I would not even bother with the camber until you have the motor in place. Just get the toe right for now. Rich |
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| Harpo |
Jan 7 2014, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
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| scott_in_nh |
Jan 7 2014, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Here is how I learned to use string and jackstands.
It isn't difficult and offers a high level of satisfaction that you did it yourself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Attached File(s) 
HOME_ALIGNMENT_OF_PORSCHE_914.pdf ( 275.75k )
Number of downloads: 390 |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 7 2014, 05:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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double post, please delete
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 7 2014, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Jan 6 2014, 07:34 PM)  I've got a totally restored suspension bolted up to the car and everything is just mounted with with a snug twist of the wrench. Enough so it stays together when I roll the car around. Engine isn't in yet, so the car isn't carrying all the weight. What do I do at this point? Way too early for an alignment. Do I just tighten everything where it's at or is there a smarter way to get it close to right? I figure a full alignment will be in order after the car is actually able to go down the road, but will the initial mileage be with a car that's go wheels pulling in different directions? even before a crude alignment, don't put it on its' wheels until you've installed rear stub axles |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 7 2014, 05:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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another double post (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) please delete (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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