When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
1967 Corvette. Notice that the rear camber and toe are off. The (National Chain) alignment shop chose not to proceed with the rear, although they did get the front right.
Anyway, the rear wheels are leaning in at the top. If I adjust the camber and pull the wheels straight up and down, which way would the toe measurement go? Seems to me it would push the toe out a bit, maybe into spec?
Prior to my last alignment my '66 was a "little loose" but took it to a Vette specialty shop and they corrected the alignment. The current setting will be something I will be sure get reestablished when the time comes for my next alignment. So, for what it's worth, here is the print out of my new values. It may or may not be of use for you.
Prior to my last alignment my '66 was a "little loose" but took it to a Vette specialty shop and they corrected the alignment. The current setting will be something I will be sure get reestablished when the time comes for my next alignment. So, for what it's worth, here is the print out of my new values. It may or may not be of use for you.
These numbers look strange to me.
Are you happy with that little caster on the front?
I'd prefer some slight negative camber, also.
Front Caster 1.0±0.5 1±½ Front Camber 0.75±0.5 ¾±½ Front Toe (degrees) 0.5°±0.13° Front Toe (inches) 0.25±0.06" Rear Camber -0.5±0.5 -½±½ Rear Toe (degrees) 0.25°±0.13° Rear Toe (inches) 0.13±0.06"
Front Caster 1.0±0.5 1±½ Front Camber 0.75±0.5 ¾±½ Front Toe (degrees) 0.5°±0.13° Front Toe (inches) 0.25±0.06" Rear Camber -0.5±0.5 -½±½ Rear Toe (degrees) 0.25°±0.13° Rear Toe (inches) 0.13±0.06"
These numbers are fine for bias ply tires- not so good for modern radials.
But, do whatever you wish.
Have there been any rear suspension repairs? Is ride height correct? Have camber bolts slipped resulting in maximum negative camber? Reading could indicate rear of car is squatted down. Its unusual to have both sides so far out of spec.
The only guy I trusted to do alignments on these cars just retired--so I took over and did it myself. I bought a quality caster/camber gauge from Jegs, but made a fixture to set the toe and thrust angle. I can post up pics if desired.
The only guy I trusted to do alignments on these cars just retired--so I took over and did it myself. I bought a quality caster/camber gauge from Jegs, but made a fixture to set the toe and thrust angle. I can post up pics if desired.
Have there been any rear suspension repairs? Is ride height correct? Have camber bolts slipped resulting in maximum negative camber? Reading could indicate rear of car is squatted down. Its unusual to have both sides so far out of spec.
Yes. Most of rear suspension was replaced by previous owner. Not yet aligned. Camber bolts are installed at max negative.
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.
Alignment Advice Please
