Alignment
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Montreal Drive it like you test it !
Ok. looking again at some guys who did not got any answers. Yes you can. You just need jack stand, rope and measurement tape.
you can search google for DIY alignment and you will find good info.
you can search google for DIY alignment and you will find good info.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Longview Texas
If you only turned the tie rod end, and not the alignment cams, you only affected the toe-in. The toe-in is always set last anyway since all other adjustments to caster and camber affect the toe.
You can mechanically check the toe in by scribing a line on the circumference of each tire on the tread surface. Then you measure the distance between the lines as close to the center line of the tire as you can on the front and back side of the tire. The toe-in is the difference in these two measurements.
Toe-in should be close to zero, and not more than 1/8 inch.
NOTE: The measurement should be less on the front side of the tire (toward the front of the car) than the rear side for toe-in.
You can mechanically check the toe in by scribing a line on the circumference of each tire on the tread surface. Then you measure the distance between the lines as close to the center line of the tire as you can on the front and back side of the tire. The toe-in is the difference in these two measurements.
Toe-in should be close to zero, and not more than 1/8 inch.
NOTE: The measurement should be less on the front side of the tire (toward the front of the car) than the rear side for toe-in.
Race Director
Joined: May 2000
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Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
never...seen one done....
Spend the money, and BTW, why are you removing the steering rack?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Lincoln NE
Originally Posted by EHS
Now may be the time. The C5 needs a four wheel alignment, and is too sophisticated for some string on a jack stand.
Spend the money, and BTW, why are you removing the steering rack?
Spend the money, and BTW, why are you removing the steering rack?
steering rack removal is required to replace cam.
Race Director
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OK, that makes sense -- I thought it was suspension related.
I have personally seen a good Corvette alignment done (stood there for mine, about an hour plus on a laser Hunter).
To get it right, it's really not something you wan to be doing with string.
Take it to a decent shop, and use the modified Z06 specs.
I have personally seen a good Corvette alignment done (stood there for mine, about an hour plus on a laser Hunter).
To get it right, it's really not something you wan to be doing with string.
Take it to a decent shop, and use the modified Z06 specs.
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