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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:51 PM
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My original objective for replacing all of the suspension bushings on my 68 convert was to get the differential cover off to replace the snap ring that was dislodged from the end of the splined left half axle inside the differential. Of course to get the cover off it required all of the other work so................ Today I went back and forth on the adjusting bolt on the strut bar and got the left wheel from being over 3 degrees positive camber, like a bow-legged woman, to a correct negative 1 degree 20 min. It looks a whole lot better now. The right side was a little off, but I got that in spec also. A whole lot of work for a little two dollar snap ring.

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What alignment tool is that?
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A lot of hard work that you have done has paid off nicely, looks great. Congrats on a job well done.
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thats a quick trick alignment tool. I bought one for my rearend alignment but I'm going to be doing my front end now. It is a litlle pricey and Its not a very elaborate set up but they are very handy
https://www.quicktrickalignment.com/shop/4thgen/

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[QUOTE=Rescue Rogers;1598965411]thats a quick trick alignment tool. I bought one for my rearend alignment but I'm going to be doing my front end now. It is a litlle pricey and Its not a very elaborate set up but they are very handy
https://www.quicktrickalignment.com/shop/4thgen/[/QUOTE] I agree. I bought the basic unit and that was over $200, but it allows you to get the alignment in the ball park. I had the front end aligned with the modern electronic system and that got it spot on.
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