4 wheel alignment: chassis only
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4 wheel alignment: chassis only
Curious if you can do an accurate 4 wheel alignment to a complete chassis without the body on. I assume I would have to simulate the weight of the body.
Bill
Bill
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All my alignments were all complete and for the FordGT they even put in a 200# bag of corn in driver seat. The weight of the body, interior, spare etc. will have a big affect on the way the car sits.
Research garage floor alignment and draw string around wheels and use simple levels to set tire caster, camber etc...
then find a local shop and tune it in...
Research garage floor alignment and draw string around wheels and use simple levels to set tire caster, camber etc...
then find a local shop and tune it in...
Last edited by MAD IN NC; Apr 4, 2017 at 08:34 PM.
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Hi Bill,
People have reported bringing the chassis to the shop and using chains and ratchets to 'load' the suspension until the ride height dimensions in the AIM are met…. and then doing the alignment.
I'm curious why you're considering this?
Regards,
Alan
People have reported bringing the chassis to the shop and using chains and ratchets to 'load' the suspension until the ride height dimensions in the AIM are met…. and then doing the alignment.
I'm curious why you're considering this?
Regards,
Alan
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Just thinking out loud Alan. Was just thinking when it comes time for body drop, would be nice to have it already aligned to be able to see wheel opening gaps and such that can be affected by camber/caster and so on.
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I'm a firm believer in taking lots of before pictures when I have been involved in body off restorations. I have been able to drive from the shop to an alignment place and have the alignment not very far off.
I measure the distance on tie rod ends and number of spacer shims before disassembly
Because of camber gains the whole idea of adding 200 pounds to the driver seat is the only correct way or Alanson preloading
I measure the distance on tie rod ends and number of spacer shims before disassembly
Because of camber gains the whole idea of adding 200 pounds to the driver seat is the only correct way or Alanson preloading
