Rear end alignment ?
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Drifting
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Rear end alignment ?
At one time I had seen a "paper" on this forum which gave real good instructions on the proper method to align the rear on our C3s. I might have been one of Lars' papers. I am replacing my strut rods now but cannot find the paper I am thinking of.
Anyone know where it is? Thanks!
Anyone know where it is? Thanks!
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From: Crossville TN
C3 rear suspension alignment procedure:
1. Rough-in camber adjustment with cam-bolts so that wheels look vertical when car is on pavement.
2. Drive to local Chevy dealership and have them align back wheels properly.
3. Pay with credit card.
4. Drive home with aligned car, then drink beer.
1. Rough-in camber adjustment with cam-bolts so that wheels look vertical when car is on pavement.
2. Drive to local Chevy dealership and have them align back wheels properly.
3. Pay with credit card.
4. Drive home with aligned car, then drink beer.
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Last edited by wcsinx; Sep 9, 2009 at 12:05 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 24,160
Likes: 78
C3 rear suspension alignment procedure:
1. Rough-in camber adjustment with cam-bolts so that wheels look vertical when car is on pavement.
2. Drive to local Chevy dealership and have them align back wheels properly.
3. Pay with credit card.
4. Drive home with aligned car, then drink beer.
1. Rough-in camber adjustment with cam-bolts so that wheels look vertical when car is on pavement.
2. Drive to local Chevy dealership and have them align back wheels properly.
3. Pay with credit card.
4. Drive home with aligned car, then drink beer.
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I just aligned my rear wheels a couple weeks ago with the Duntovmotors method. I worked well, the car handles great. Only took a few hours.
You need to have some basic measuring skills and a good sense of logic. I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself if it scares you, but if you can build a square kitchen cabinet or layout a concrete foundation you can align your corvette.
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You need to have some basic measuring skills and a good sense of logic. I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself if it scares you, but if you can build a square kitchen cabinet or layout a concrete foundation you can align your corvette.
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