 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, 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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PanelBilly Alignment for a restoration build Jan 6 2014, 06:34 PM
r_towle I use four jack stands, two pieces of string, and ... Jan 6 2014, 06:47 PM toolguy You'll need the full weight of the entire car ... Jan 6 2014, 07:12 PM Harpo :popcorn:
Very interested in how this is done
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rgalla9146 double post, please delete Jan 7 2014, 05:21 PM rgalla9146 another double post :headbang: please delete :be... Jan 7 2014, 05:32 PM scott_in_nh Here is how I learned to use string and jackstands... Jan 7 2014, 05:20 PM rgalla9146
I've got a totally restored suspension bolted... Jan 7 2014, 05:26 PM |
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