 Shop Alignment System That Works on 914s? |
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| bkrantz |
 Jul 25 2022, 08:03 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 7,724 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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The shop I went to for a wheel alignment could not get it done on my 914, since the wheel-mounted assemblies ran into the front fenders. For those who have done this, what systems work on a 914 (stock Fuchs wheels that look recessed in the front, and slightly lowered)?
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 25 2022, 10:06 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,980 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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I've been to at least two different shops that used wheel-mounted sensors to align my 914. Zero problems. I've also used the "strings" method at home. More of a problem because I had trouble making the measurements repeatable, almost certainly due to user error.
I think you need to talk to other shops to see if they would have problems with wheels that actually fit inside the fenders, or you need to look up how to do your own alignments. --DD |
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| bbrock |
Jul 25 2022, 10:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I used the string method on mine. Here is the direct link to my post on it that contains the mostly helpful links and a video I found.
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| infraredcalvin |
Jul 25 2022, 11:49 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,504 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Smart strings, longacre camber caster gauge. Repeatable, reliable, reusable.
They are only as accurate as your attention to detail. I believe someone on here or on the bird site made their own version of smartstrings using electrical conduit. I’ll link,if I can find. |
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| infraredcalvin |
Jul 25 2022, 11:52 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,504 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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| brant |
Jul 26 2022, 07:23 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,603 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I know a shop near me uses the hunter alignment machine. But I run 5 bolts and not sure which Fuchs your using.
I would think either should be fine |
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