Cradle sag?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Kingston Ontario
Okay, update, called the body man that did my bodywork last year, told him what was concerning me, he gave me the number to an alignment shop. I called them, started describing the issue, and he finished my sentence for me, lol. He said "Yeah, I must have done a thousand of those fixes on Vettes and other cars over the years, bring in on in, we'll have it done in a day. Your front crossmember has flexed inward taking away your caster and camber adjustment." This guy seems to know exactly what to do, so, I'll drop the car off tomorrow morning. When I get it back I'll follow up here and let y'all know how it all works out. Thanks to everyone for the information and advice 
Dan
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Valdosta Georgia
Here are some before pics
Passenger's side:
Driver's side:
There is an inch difference. No shims on either upper control arm.
I'll post after pics tomorrow afternoon when I get my Vette back
Passenger's side:
Driver's side:
There is an inch difference. No shims on either upper control arm.
I'll post after pics tomorrow afternoon when I get my Vette back
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Valdosta Georgia
As promised, here is the follow up after the work was done. I'm well pleased
Shims passenger:
Shims driver:
Drivers side:
Passenger side:
Overall a good improvement. Still a difference in height side to side, but no where near as pronounced, more like 1/2" now give or take a 1/16"
I would recommend this to anyone that is having issues with shimming the front, I had the car back 3 hrs or so after I dropped it off.
Shims passenger:
Shims driver:
Drivers side:
Passenger side:
Overall a good improvement. Still a difference in height side to side, but no where near as pronounced, more like 1/2" now give or take a 1/16"
I would recommend this to anyone that is having issues with shimming the front, I had the car back 3 hrs or so after I dropped it off.
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Springfield MO
New member with same issue
if your still on this forum i would like to know how you resolved this issue? I have a 73 with the same problem.
thank you
Shannon
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Team Owner
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From: Southern Cal Ca
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Valdosta Georgia
I'm still here, just don't post often anymore, mostly read.
I took the car to an alignment shop and they used a frame machine to pull it back into spec. Took 3 hrs from the time I dropped it off until I picked it back up. Still fixed to this day with no further issues.
I took the car to an alignment shop and they used a frame machine to pull it back into spec. Took 3 hrs from the time I dropped it off until I picked it back up. Still fixed to this day with no further issues.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
Get a speedirect front spreader bar for the front shock towers for about $120....one of the best upgrades you can do for $100 and will help stabilize the front shock towers leaning inwards.....Greatly helps stiffen the front cradle, aiding handling, steering response, ride, and squeaks.................
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Springfield MO
thank you,
Shannon
Cruising
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From: Springfield MO
Get a speedirect front spreader bar for the front shock towers for about $120....one of the best upgrades you can do for $100 and will help stabilize the front shock towers leaning inwards.....Greatly helps stiffen the front cradle, aiding handling, steering response, ride, and squeaks.................
thank you,
Shannon
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shannon1970 - yes, my apologies, I guess I should have "addressed" you by name. I quoted your statement so I was hoping you'd know it was addressing you. I'll try to remember to address folks in the future.
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Springfield MO
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"I really dislike that photobucket phiasco".....did I miss something?? I'm not trying to be a smart *** or cause any problems at all...
thank you,
Shannon
Melting Slicks
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That part was not directed to you. He was commenting on the fact that Photobucket made some policy changes and he (and many other people) can no longer see the pics which are stored in photobucket servers.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
Last edited by ToniH; Apr 7, 2018 at 02:18 PM.
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Springfield MO
That part was not directed to you. He was commenting on the fact that Photobucket made some policy changes and he (and many other people) can no longer see the pics which are stored in photobucket servers.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Valdosta Georgia
Get a speedirect front spreader bar for the front shock towers for about $120....one of the best upgrades you can do for $100 and will help stabilize the front shock towers leaning inwards.....Greatly helps stiffen the front cradle, aiding handling, steering response, ride, and squeaks.................
Le Mans Master
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Thanks ToniH, I just saw this....... and I just slapped the extension on my Opera Browser (my preferred browser). Works great.
That part was not directed to you. He was commenting on the fact that Photobucket made some policy changes and he (and many other people) can no longer see the pics which are stored in photobucket servers.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
But, everybody who does not see the pics should google "photobucket fix" and get a specific browser extension for their web browser which fixes the issue. For example I can see the pics just fine with Firefox + the extension. But I cannot see them with Safari as there is no fix for Safari, or at least there wasn't when I checked the last time.
