Adjustable Rear Strut Rods ?
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From: Corpus TX
Adjustable Rear Strut Rods ?
I was wondering if anybody can tell me how i adjust my adjustable rear strut rods on my 77 enough to get it to the alianment shop , because my tires are slanted in alot at the top ?
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From: Forked River NJ
Loosen the two locknuts and turn the adjuster rod. If the tires are in at the top you want to shorten the rods some. Once you have adjusted them roll the car back and forth a few times and recheck the camber of the wheel. You should be able to get it pretty close just doing this by eye. Don't forget to lock the locknuts back down or they will loosen on the trip to the shop.
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
Before:
Cut a piece of wood same length as the wheel rim
After:
Now, if you replaced ball joints or TR ends, that's a different story.
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From: Forked River NJ
You are right about the level. You can come real close with a good level.
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
First shot is the before
. Last shot is the after. You can't tell from the camera angle, but it's a bit negative that I judged to be about 1/2 degree (as the crow flies).ps. nice set-up you got with your car there buddy!
Last edited by TWINRAY; Mar 11, 2008 at 03:03 PM.
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From: Forked River NJ
Thanks. I have to put in some new pictures of the setup now.
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