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Old Dec 1, 2019 | 02:28 PM
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So I've got an 80 with VB&P upper and lower control arms, and front monospring as well as a rear 330#/in monospring, Borgeson Box, running 18x9.5 wheels all 4 corners with 285/35R18 tires. Also have adjustable rear lower control arms.

Need to get the car aligned, and I'm hoping someone can provide a good starting point for a "high performance street" alignment. Car has an LS and T56 for whatever it's worth.

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3 sets of Alignment specs courtesy of Van Steel



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For performance use as much positive caster as possible for quick response after a turn. And a little more negative camber in the rear to handle high speed turns. You may get a bit of unwanted tire wear but it will handle like it’s on rails. I worked at a Chevy dealership doing front end from 79-2000.
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Thank you all for the responses. I guess I should have thought to look at Van Steels website...

Windshield and back glass went in the car last week, so it's almost ready to hit the road!!!
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