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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 01:53 AM
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How would I adjust rear wheel squat?
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 07:15 AM
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If it is when putting an automatic into drive then i would suspect the torque converter is not sized properly.
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Hi ray,
Or, if you're referring to the top of the rear tires being tilted 'inward' … that requires a 'camber' adjustment.
The camber is set by the 'eccentric' bolts at the inner ends of the rear strut rods.
The camber adjustment is typically part of a rear wheel alignment.
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That is exactly the info I needed for my 72 LT1.

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Hi Ray,
The Chassis Service Manual lists these specs for rear alignment:
Camber….-7/8 degree +- 1/4 degree.
Toe (per wheel)….1/16"+- 1/32".
(The Toe adjustment is to be made AFTER the camber adjustment.)
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The Toe adjustment is done using the shims on the trailing arm pivot bolt in the frame pocket.


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