Alignment Question?
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8th Gear
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: LINGLE Wyoming
Alignment Question?
I am new to the furum (my first post) and am rebuilding my 79' from the grownd up. I was wondering if I could have an alignment done with the body off and motor & tranny out? Would the lack of weight be an issue:confused:
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: Alignment Question? (DOLIVER)
Welcome. :seeya
Well... I dont see why you cant get in aligned as long as all the parts are there to do it. However the lack weight will mess with how the wheel is tilted (toe? there is a technical term but I just cant remember right now)
Well... I dont see why you cant get in aligned as long as all the parts are there to do it. However the lack weight will mess with how the wheel is tilted (toe? there is a technical term but I just cant remember right now)
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: Alignment Question? (DOLIVER)
The car needs to be at full curb weight to get the alignment right. The amount of load on the springs will definatly effect the alignment. Mainly the camber setting.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
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Re: Alignment Question? (DOLIVER)
I ended up doing mine twice. the first time was before interior and vert top were installed but the body was on. I did this just to get a basic starting point like checking fender clerance and ride height because every component from the bushings to shocks were changed. We did put sand bags in to simulate weight. and the main reason was the frame had been bent in a previous owner accident so that had a lot to do with checking all these things before painting and interior :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Moro IL
Re: Alignment Question? (DOLIVER)
You could ballpark it, by setting the camber more positive then you want it when done, the extra weight wil push the camber negative. The problem is how much will it shift negative :confused: , On second thought wait till the body is on :yesnod:
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
