95 stock alignment specs
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95 stock alignment specs
let me start by saying I tried the search function, I could not find specs for an alignment...
before alignment, car drove good, had a slight pull to the right
after, it still has slight pull to right, so tire is probly worn, but now steering is sloppy feeling.
all the little boxes are in the green but that dont mean squat I know.
what should my specs be to make it track tight? all they changed was the toe so I am going to guess thats what will have to be adjusted.
thank you all for your input.
before alignment, car drove good, had a slight pull to the right
after, it still has slight pull to right, so tire is probly worn, but now steering is sloppy feeling.
all the little boxes are in the green but that dont mean squat I know.
what should my specs be to make it track tight? all they changed was the toe so I am going to guess thats what will have to be adjusted.
thank you all for your input.
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??? - not doubting what you have, but... i just had my 96 (base) aligned friday, and the specs given were:
front(r/l)camber: 0.0 to 1.0 degrees
front(r/l)caster: 5.5 to 6.5 degrees
front(r/l)toe: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
front cross camber: -0.5 to 0.5 degrees
front cross caster: -0.7 to 0.7 degrees
front total toe: -0.20 to 0.20 degrees
rear(l/r)camber: -0.5 to 0.5 degrees
rear(l/r)toe: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
rear total toe: -0.20 to 0.20 degrees
rear thrust angle: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
my alignment was done on a newer hunter machine, and the specs were given as a 94-96 corvette. one thing i find odd about the .pdf file is, for a C4. they list toe in fractional inches. i'm no alignment/suspension expert, but i just find it odd, especially in this day of lasers and computers, to list any alignment spec in fractional inches - ???
front(r/l)camber: 0.0 to 1.0 degrees
front(r/l)caster: 5.5 to 6.5 degrees
front(r/l)toe: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
front cross camber: -0.5 to 0.5 degrees
front cross caster: -0.7 to 0.7 degrees
front total toe: -0.20 to 0.20 degrees
rear(l/r)camber: -0.5 to 0.5 degrees
rear(l/r)toe: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
rear total toe: -0.20 to 0.20 degrees
rear thrust angle: -0.10 to 0.10 degrees
my alignment was done on a newer hunter machine, and the specs were given as a 94-96 corvette. one thing i find odd about the .pdf file is, for a C4. they list toe in fractional inches. i'm no alignment/suspension expert, but i just find it odd, especially in this day of lasers and computers, to list any alignment spec in fractional inches - ???
Last edited by Joe C; Aug 8, 2011 at 09:05 AM.
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not disputing anything here, i just find it odd, and as i said - i'm no expert. if a spec is given in inches, say 1/32" where is the measurement taken from - an imaginary centerline of the car, and at what point on the tire/wheel assembly? ...and what is used for measuring that dimension - a 8' tape measure - ??? - remember 1/32" = .03125 - someone must have some pretty damn good eyes. in most cases, alignments are done in a shop, on a rack, and i'm guessing that's where the OP is coming from...
Last edited by Joe C; Aug 7, 2011 at 02:17 PM.
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These are not STOCK specs. the stock specs. are designed to minimize steering wander and dartiness. For the country club set. They also tend to wear out the outside edge of your tires a lot.
You want better wear and handling, go with the VBP specs. I did and it drives fine no wander or dartiness that I notice. Turn in is sharper and the car feels more responsive.
You want better wear and handling, go with the VBP specs. I did and it drives fine no wander or dartiness that I notice. Turn in is sharper and the car feels more responsive.
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Dont know where the guy got his specs but I had mine done by a heavy duty truck place recommended by my Corvette mechanic. No lasers there, everything done on a manual machine. The guy took about 3 hours and did an amazing job. Beautiful even tire wear and on a non rutted smooth road it keeps an arrow straight path. Everything isnt lasers and computers.
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Dont know where the guy got his specs but I had mine done by a heavy duty truck place recommended by my Corvette mechanic. No lasers there, everything done on a manual machine. The guy took about 3 hours and did an amazing job. Beautiful even tire wear and on a non rutted smooth road it keeps an arrow straight path. Everything isnt lasers and computers.
, not everything is lasers and computers, and the fact you had your alignment done on a manual machine at a truck shop - well, if that's good for you, that's OK with me. the topic of this thread is "95 stock alignment specs". i listed the factory specs - i felt it was useful information that answered the OP question. some seem to put a negative spin on my replies, without adding any useful information. all i said was i found it odd to see an alignment spec in fractional inches. so, what specs did the truck shop alignment your car to? it doesn't matter if it was a "state of the art" laser/computer machine or some "old school" manual rig, what matters is what were the specs that the alignment was done to, and the final results.
Last edited by Joe C; Aug 8, 2011 at 09:49 AM.
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if a spec is given in inches, say 1/32" where is the measurement taken from - an imaginary centerline of the car, and at what point on the tire/wheel assembly? ...and what is used for measuring that dimension - a 8' tape measure - ??? - remember 1/32" = .03125 - someone must have some pretty damn good eyes. in most cases, alignments are done in a shop, on a rack, and i'm guessing that's where the OP is coming from...
If the manufacturer of the vehicle publishes toe in inches it can be set manually. Hunter converts it to degrees for their machines.
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I use the daily driver specs on my BFG KDW since 2007 and I have 100% even wear on all tires.
The GM specs suck!
The GM specs suck!
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i really need to quit hanging around this thread...
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aside from toe, which is in fractional inches, and i don't know the equivalent degree spec, the BFG KDW street specs differ little from the GM specs. i see the the street camber is zero with no tolerance - WTF! front caster is within 1/2 degree of the GM spec. i doubt if you could tell the difference in 1/2 degree or two vehicles - one by GM, and one by BFG KDW specs. ??? it's your opinion, ands no flames but i'm guessing some people will bitch anything GM. your specs fail to list any total toe, cross camber and caster, thrust angle, etc. IMHO, partial alignment specifications SUCK too!
i really need to quit hanging around this thread...
i really need to quit hanging around this thread...
I aligned my Corvette myself using VBP's specs, you do not need complete specs. unless you are using SAI, included angle, etc...for a alignment/suspension related diagnosis.
FYI, for SLA suspensions:
Caster
1/8"=1 degree
1/16"=1/2 degree
1/32"=1/4 degree
1/8"=1/2 degree
1/16"=1/4 degree
1/32"=1/8 degree
