A Question for Those in the Know, I have an alignment question - UPDATE: Problem Solved Options

[76-914]

I had my '73 aligned a week before Rt66 and failed to give it a proper road test before hitting the road About 70mph it begins to vibrate a bit and ceases around 80mph. Before having it aligned it drove like a dream but ate the front tires. Living in the sticks I don't have a lot of choices so I'm hoping someone can gleam these "before and after" alignment details and make a recommendation so that I can have it set correctly. TIA, Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) PS, click on the pic to view it upright.

[914forme]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Kent do your own alignment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Your smart enough to do the simple math. I do it with strings, and a framing square. A couple of pieces of wood and some grease to make a slip plate. A couple of thick tiles and wax paper will do the same and not make a mess.

Alignment is most likely not the issue. But since they adjusted the tow, make sure all the locking nuts are in place.. etc...

Scott made a really nice fixture for home alignment. I will most likely build a set of hub stands when I get the chance. Sherline had a great set they used to sell that would also do corner weights, with bearings to take off the friction from moving the alignment. Very neat setup. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Does not look like they are building the system anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[76-914]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Kent do your own alignment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Your smart enough to do the simple math. I do it with strings, and a framing square. A couple of pieces of wood and some grease to make a slip plate. A couple of thick tiles and wax paper will do the same and not make a mess.

Alignment is most likely not the issue. But since they adjusted the tow, make sure all the locking nuts are in place.. etc...

Scott made a really nice fixture for home alignment. I will most likely build a set of hub stands when I get the chance. Sherline had a great set they used to sell that would also do corner weights, with bearings to take off the friction from moving the alignment. Very neat setup. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Does not look like they are building the system anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I thought about it but my understanding is that one needs a level floor. My garage floor slopes front to rear and left to right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Dave_Darling]

I thought about it but my understanding is that one needs a level floor. My garage floor slopes front to rear and left to right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Vinyl floor tiles. A box of those is pretty cheap. A long piece of clear vinyl tubing, some water and food coloring, and you've got a big spirit level. You can measure out how far off you are at the four spots you want your tires to be, then stack up the correct number of tiles to make those four spots level with each other.

If you want things to be repeatable, then paint marks on the floor where the tiles go and how many tiles...

--DD

[914forme]

I thought about it but my understanding is that one needs a level floor. My garage floor slopes front to rear and left to right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Vinyl floor tiles. A box of those is pretty cheap. A long piece of clear vinyl tubing, some water and food coloring, and you've got a big spirit level. You can measure out how far off you are at the four spots you want your tires to be, then stack up the correct number of tiles to make those four spots level with each other.

If you want things to be repeatable, then paint marks on the floor where the tiles go and how many tiles...

--DD

Dave is 100% correct you do this with ease. As far as other ways, you can pour an epoxy pad that is self leveling. You can do it by building a damn in the area you want it, and then poor the pad. Once done break down the form and build up the edges to make the transition.

To be honest , I do it on my floor, not level and closer than the shop I used to take it to could get it. They just did not care, that is the biggest difference.

Best of luck Kent.