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Dec 18, 2008 | 01:17 PM

jrod954

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C4 Alignment

Curious - Has anyone tried to align their vette and was successful?

What tools would be required?

Dec 18, 2008 | 01:54 PM

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$140 is the tool I used.

The shop did it just fine.

Dec 18, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...alignment.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...r-to-shop.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...alignment.html

Hope that helps. Searched "DIY Alignment"

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:13 PM

96polovette

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I know even a 96 uses 1970s alignment technology, it is done with shims. I had mine done last year.

Dec 19, 2008 | 10:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrod954

Curious - Has anyone tried to align their vette and was successful?

What tools would be required?

If you have mechanical aptitude you could do the alignment, but you will need a caster/camber guage and several different hand tools. Also, If you don't have a 180 ft/lb capable toque wrench, take it to a professional shop. Here's a link that may help-

http://www.vettenet.org/align.html

Dec 20, 2008 | 12:31 AM

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The quickest & most accurate method to set the toe is with toe plates like we use on the oval track cars.

http://www.saferacer.com/longacre-to...?productid=486

Dec 20, 2008 | 08:37 AM

shadowman1

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Talk to some people in your area and find a shop that will take the time to do it right. I spent 2 hours to get the shims right in the front end correctly set here in my shop.

Dec 20, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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Take the car to a shop so they can do it properly. Because the rear also requires alignment, what you do to the front end can impact the alignment of the rear end.

A four-wheel alignment shouldn't run more than $75 to $125. Find a reputable shop that will do the work without trying to do a hard sell on things like shocks, tie rod ends, or ball joints. These pieces do have to be in good shape to get an accurate alignment, but a reputable shop will tell you what condition the parts are in and whether or not they should be replaced.

Stay away from the chain places like Sears, Firestone, or similar names. You might check with the local AAA office to see who they recommend for service.