about wheel alignment
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Instructor
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about wheel alignment
Can any1 be so kind and show me a picture, or drawing of
the right bolt(s) to use, for the alignment of the "toe in"?
Front & rear. -69 . plzzzzzzzzz?
I have some wearing on my almost new 275/60 rear tires,
and thought I would like to try some alignment myself, instead of taking it to some expensive "specialist".
I have already bought some tools: a long string.
rookie
Rock'n Old
the right bolt(s) to use, for the alignment of the "toe in"?
Front & rear. -69 . plzzzzzzzzz?
I have some wearing on my almost new 275/60 rear tires,
and thought I would like to try some alignment myself, instead of taking it to some expensive "specialist".
I have already bought some tools: a long string.
rookie
Rock'n Old
Melting Slicks
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Well...specialists are expensive for a reason...you could have other problems with your rear than an alignment issue.
But, if you want to tackle it yourself, here's a few articles from CorvetteFaq:
http://www.vettenet.org/align.html
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/HowtoSetRearCamber.doc
http://www.stingray.nu/tips/alignment.htm
But, if you want to tackle it yourself, here's a few articles from CorvetteFaq:
http://www.vettenet.org/align.html
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/HowtoSetRearCamber.doc
http://www.stingray.nu/tips/alignment.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Consider what those new tires cost you, and to buy another set within a year. The cost of a true alignment at a shop must be cheaper, besides the car will handle with ease when done right. Good Luck your way
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Well, thanks for answering, fellows, even if it does not answer my question.
I can see the warnings here, but there are not many of those experts around my neighborhood, so I wanted to try adjusting the "toe in", until I can find one.
And that is why I am asking the experts, here at the board.
I have followed another thread, about the matter, and read all articles about this, and it does not seems to be too difficult.
I just wanted a last confirmation, since I never found any drawing/photo of the parts.
Rock'n Old
I can see the warnings here, but there are not many of those experts around my neighborhood, so I wanted to try adjusting the "toe in", until I can find one.
And that is why I am asking the experts, here at the board.
I have followed another thread, about the matter, and read all articles about this, and it does not seems to be too difficult.
I just wanted a last confirmation, since I never found any drawing/photo of the parts.
Rock'n Old
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From: Forked River NJ
The front toe is controlled by the tie rods ends. You have to loosen the two small bolts on the sleeves and turn the sleeves. This will increase or decrease the amount of toe.
The rears are more difficult. They are controlled by the trailing arms shims located at the very front of the rear trailing arms. You have to shim the sides inside the frame for this. This takes a lot more time and if they are rusted up it is impossible to do. You would have to cut the bolts out and start with new bolts and shims.
The rears are more difficult. They are controlled by the trailing arms shims located at the very front of the rear trailing arms. You have to shim the sides inside the frame for this. This takes a lot more time and if they are rusted up it is impossible to do. You would have to cut the bolts out and start with new bolts and shims.
