Alignment problems
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Drifting
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From: El Paso, TX
Alignment problems
Is anyone else having trouble keeping the static aligment consistant? Seems like my alignment always moves. I have the camber ecentrics torqed to 125 ft-lbs on front and rear. I had the toe on the LR move last weekend...that was a first, problem was the jam nut was still tight. Go figure!
Burning Brakes
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From: Coto de Caza CA
Re: Alignment problems (VettesRule)
Happens on the rear of the C4 also. I mark all the cams with paint so I can see at a glance if anything has moved. It does not keep them from moving, but it lets you see before/after an event if it has changed. If it moves just line your marks back up and you should still be near your correct settings. :chevy
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Re: Alignment problems (VettesRule)
I alignment never changed on mine until the A Arms slid backwards on the bushings. You may be the victim of the machine. Sometimes all you have to do is back off the machine and drive back on and the numbers come out differently.
However, if either your camber or caster changes the toe will also change. The tie rods only set the toe once camber and caster are locked in. If either changes the relative wheel position changes and that is going to cause a change in toe since the tie rods don't automatically change to make up for the movement.
Bill
However, if either your camber or caster changes the toe will also change. The tie rods only set the toe once camber and caster are locked in. If either changes the relative wheel position changes and that is going to cause a change in toe since the tie rods don't automatically change to make up for the movement.
Bill
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From: CONCORD NC
Re: Alignment problems (Bill Dearborn)
This is the problem I had at Rd Atlanta. I was running an OEM adjuster in 1 (of the 6) locations, due to too-much camber with the GM camber plates. It worked just loose enough that the concentric could twist. Big problem on a 600HP car!
I replaced it with a home-made camber plate, with the hole further in than the GM camber plates
I replaced it with a home-made camber plate, with the hole further in than the GM camber plates
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Drifting
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Re: Alignment problems (davidfarmer)
Thanks gang! I think it may be the machine. I have painted / marked the eccentrics and jam nuts.
I think I need to invest in some good measuring equipment / techniques.
Danny
I think I need to invest in some good measuring equipment / techniques.
Danny
