Alignment Issues
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Houghton Lake Michigan
Alignment Issues
ive got a '75 stingray which i have lowered, and now i have a tow problem in the rear and a camber problem in the front. there are two or three 1/16 shims on the trailing arms are on the inside so i dont have very much adjustment as far as remedying tow out. In the front i have all of the shims out and the top of the tire is still leaning in. undoubtably it is from lowering the cars stock ride height. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by superstingray_1975; Oct 30, 2006 at 06:16 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
Vansteel can set you up with an offset upper front shaft for decent money.
That's where I got mine ... faster than ordering locally and same price.
If you have rubber bushings, this will be a big chore.
With poly, they are out and shaft changed in less than 1 hour.
In the rear, it could be worn rear yokes or slightly bent trailing arm.
That will take some investigation to confirm. Do you get movement
of the rear wheel when jacked up ... at 12/6 Oclock but not 3/9 Oclock?
That's where I got mine ... faster than ordering locally and same price.
If you have rubber bushings, this will be a big chore.
With poly, they are out and shaft changed in less than 1 hour.
In the rear, it could be worn rear yokes or slightly bent trailing arm.
That will take some investigation to confirm. Do you get movement
of the rear wheel when jacked up ... at 12/6 Oclock but not 3/9 Oclock?
Last edited by NHvette; Oct 30, 2006 at 06:04 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,577
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From: Long Island New York
When I rebuilt and lowered my frontend I bought 550 lb. springs and offset control arm shafts from VB&P and I have no alignment issues. Ask for Gary or Pattie when calling there, they are real nice folks, very friendly and knowledgeable. They can help you get it right.
