C2 Alignment Problems - Upper Control Off-Set Kit
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There is a link to rear wheel alignment in the help section at the bottom of my home page (http://home.mchsi.com/~magicv8) that has the info on calculating rear shim thickness changes.
To get increased caster (3.5) in my 66, I replaced the factory bolts with longer (grade8) bolts that allowed a spacer to be placed at the base of the shims. Nothing else had to be removed.
To get increased caster (3.5) in my 66, I replaced the factory bolts with longer (grade8) bolts that allowed a spacer to be placed at the base of the shims. Nothing else had to be removed.
I will review it & give it a try!
Thanks!
Andy
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Here are the questions:
1. What is the thickness of the Right Rear shim that has to be added or subtracted from the inner or outside trailing arm to meet GM spec?
2. I only want to remove & replace the trail arm bolts to get the rear suspension w/ in spec.
At this time I do not plan to remove the entire trailing arm unless I have to.
Is it safe to remove the training arm bolt w/ 4 jack stands supporting the frame & nothing supporting the trailing arm?
I'm very concerned about the rear spring pressure & getting a new bolt back in place w/ the rest of the trailing arm still attached.
Thanks!
Andy
1. What is the thickness of the Right Rear shim that has to be added or subtracted from the inner or outside trailing arm to meet GM spec?
2. I only want to remove & replace the trail arm bolts to get the rear suspension w/ in spec.
At this time I do not plan to remove the entire trailing arm unless I have to.
Is it safe to remove the training arm bolt w/ 4 jack stands supporting the frame & nothing supporting the trailing arm?
I'm very concerned about the rear spring pressure & getting a new bolt back in place w/ the rest of the trailing arm still attached.
Thanks!
Andy
IMO remove 0.155 from shims on the RH side of the RH control arm and insert them on the LH side of the RH control arm.
A jack under the control arm has always allowed me to swap shims.
